Woodland Group are recruiting a Senior Warehouse Team Leader for one of our sites at the iPort Doncaster. The Senior Warehouse Team Leader must maintain strong working relationships with the operational teams along with the Warehouse office staff. Assist with overseeing the day to day operation of the warehouse for the chosen arears. Have first-hand involvement in the control and use of the warehouse facilities and staff ensuring the efficient, accurate and safe dispatch of goods.
About us:
Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions, and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, and agility through independence. We are proud to provide opportunities to learn and develop through our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.
About the job:
1. Liaise with the office and customer service teams to ensure SLA’s / KPI’s are being achieved;
2. Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and make sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met;
3. Coordinate the use of computerised systems where necessary;
4. Assist with planning future capacity requirements;
5. Work with the Warehouse Supervisor to organise the training of staff, as well as monitor their performance and progress;
6. Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the department to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded;
7. Communicate with the Warehouse Supervisor and team on a daily basis as to department requirements and pressures;
8. Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the warehouse, for example, ensure that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely;
9. Plan, prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule including but not limited to loading, packing, wrapping and labelling;
10. Receive and process warehouse stock products including but not limited to picking, unloading, labelling and storing;
11. Ensure warehouse operatives are achieving hourly and daily targets;
12. Complete any other tasks as required for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
13. Work with the Doncaster management team to continually improve processes and business performance; Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward; and
14. Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.
Why you'll love working for us:
We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...
15. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
16. Recognition awards and Incentives.
17. Length of service incentives
18. Enhanced occupational maternity pay
19. Profit share scheme
20. Salary sacrifice pension scheme
21. Life assurance
22. Health cash plan
23. Mental health and stress hotline
24. Retail discounts and awards
25. Discounted health club membership
26. Real career opportunities
27. Team bonding opportunities and events
28. To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
29. And much more…
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Recruitment Agencies:
“The Woodland Group Ltd does not accept speculative CVs from agencies and politely requests agencies refrain from contacting line managers directly.”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
30. On-site parking
Experience:
31. Warehouse & Distribution Centre Supervisors: 1 year (preferred)
32. Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person