Goods Out Team Leader
Salary: Competitive - Approximately £28,000 per year
Location: On-site - Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire
Hours: Full-time, Permanent - 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Are you an experienced warehouse professional with strong leadership skills? We're looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our goods out /distribution team and help drive quality, performance, and customer satisfaction
Why join Johnston & Jeff?
Founded in 1880, Johnston & Jeff is a proud British company committed to excellence in animal nutrition and care. You will be part of a supportive team culture where teamwork and mutual respect are valued. We offer opportunities for training and ongoing professional development, helping you build your skills and grow within the business. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established yet continually growing company.
About the role
As a Team Leader in our goods out department, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of warehouse operatives to ensure orders are picked accurately, stock is rotated efficiently, and safety and compliance standards are met. You will be instrumental in meeting our on-time, in-full targets and maintaining a safe and well-organised working environment.
Key responsibilities
Allocate daily tasks and supervise operatives to meet dispatch priorities
Lead daily team briefings and set achievable targets
Verify and sign off all outbound orders for accuracy and quality
Liaise with Transport, Logistics and Planning teams to coordinate picking with stock levels
Use the Diplomat system to manage orders and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders
Keep accurate records to support traceability and stock investigations
Assist with audits, stock counts and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) inspections
Promote a culture of safety and lead by example
Provide cover for the Transport and Logistics Supervisor when required
The ideal candidate
Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution role at team leader level
A confident communicator with good organisational and people-management skills
High attention to detail and strong IT literacy
Physically capable of manual handling and standing throughout the shift
A valid Forklift Truck licence – Counterbalance and Reach (Essential)
IOSH or NEBOSH awareness (Preferred, not essential)
Apply Now! If you are ready to lead from the front and help shape the future of our warehouse operations, apply today with your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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