Warehouse Team Leader – Night Shift: Lead & Optimize KPIs

Dfds A/S; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Job summary

DFDS A/S in Kettering is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to lead a team and ensure all inbound and outbound activities run efficiently. You will coordinate daily operations, manage performance, and drive accuracy within a multi-client warehouse environment.

You will oversee order picking, packing and dispatch, stock control, and adherence to SLAs while maintaining health and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Proactive, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong communicator, able to motivate and guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure orders are picked, checked, packed and dispatched within agreed timelines.
• Manage inbound and outbound goods using the WMS, ensuring accuracy and SLA compliance.
• Supervise team performance, allocate tasks and ensure quality standards.
• Act as the link between warehouse teams, customer service and management to resolve issues.
• Support staff development through coaching, training and performance reviews.
• Oversee stock management processes including put-away, cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, equipment checks and warehouse procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning

Organisational skills

Coaching & development

Tools

WMS

Job description

DFDS A/S in Kettering is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to lead a team and ensure all inbound and outbound activities run efficiently. You will coordinate daily operations, manage performance, and drive accuracy within a multi-client warehouse environment.

You will oversee order picking, packing and dispatch, stock control, and adherence to SLAs while maintaining health and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role.