Overview
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing organisation. This hands-on role involves overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate storage, control, and kitting of materials, while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead a small team, ensuring stock accuracy, efficient workflow, and adherence to operational processes. You will play a key part in driving warehouse performance and supporting the wider production function.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise, coordinate, and support a team of logistics operatives to achieve daily targets.
* Oversee all warehouse functions including goods-in, storage, kitting, and dispatch.
* Ensure stock is accurately maintained and transactions are correctly recorded in the ERP system (SAP).
* Uphold strict adherence and monitor product life cycles, particularly for adhesives, electrical components, mouldings, and consumables.
* Conduct regular stock counts and support internal and external audits.
* Allocate daily tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure KPIs and deadlines are achieved.
* Report and investigate stock discrepancies, shortages, or damages.
* Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and lead by example in maintaining a safe working environment.
* Assist with training and developing new and existing team members.
* Liaise effectively with production, procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.
* Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation within the warehouse.
* Operate forklift trucks when required to support the team, particularly during peak periods or staff absences.
* Deputise for the Logistics Manager when required.
The Candidate
* Previous experience in a Warehouse or Logistics Team Leader / Supervisor role within a manufacturing or production environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.
* Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
* Computer literate, ideally with experience using SAP or similar inventory management systems.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
* Forklift licence preferred (training can be provided for suitable candidates).
* Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and kitting processes.
* Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The Benefits & Package
Salary: Will be discussed on the first call with Mansell Recruitment Group
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