Warehouse Team Leader Bolton
Full-time 40 hours/week Monday to Friday
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our operations team in Bolton. In this key role, you'll oversee day-to-day warehouse activities, lead a team, and help drive a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced warehouse leader, ideally with a background in metals, you'll feel right at home here. You will work closely with other departments, ensuring high performance, team development, and operational excellence across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
* Coach, train, and develop your team to achieve performance goals and foster continuous improvement.
* Conduct regular appraisals, identify talent, and manage underperformance in partnership with HR.
* Create a supportive, open-door environment where communication and feedback are encouraged.
* Manage attendance, discipline, grievances, and general team wellbeing.
* Lead by example and act as a champion for change initiatives and process improvements.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
* Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily warehouse functions, including manning levels and sawing activities.
* Work with internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and escalate as needed.
* Monitor and improve productivity, stock accuracy, and material flow.
* Manage external contractors and third-party service providers through the permit-to-work process.
* Collaborate with the operations manager to implement best practices and internal policies, including production strategies and logistics.
QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment)
* Promote a safety-first culture through toolbox talks, risk assessments, and daily checks.
* Conduct and lead investigations into incidents or near-misses, implementing root cause analysis and follow-ups.
* Ensure all equipment, PPE, and machinery are maintained to a safe, compliant standard.
* Work alongside the QHSE team to ensure audits, policies, and training are delivered effectively.
Daily Warehouse Operations
* Liaise with the stock controller to ensure accurate stock checks and perpetual inventory management.
* Oversee the safe operation of side loaders, cranes, and overhead lifting equipment.
* Ensure all materials are correctly stored and prepared for dispatch or processing.
* Deliver daily briefings and contribute to weekly/quarterly communications to keep teams aligned.
Site Performance & KPIs
* Identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
* Track and communicate site performance against KPIs.
* Ensure manpower and resources are optimised, particularly in value-added activities like saw cutting.
What We Are Looking For
* Previous experience in a warehouse leadership role, preferably in the metal industry.
* Strong people management and communication skills.
* Working knowledge of health & safety, inventory control, and warehouse best practices.
* Familiarity with Lean / Six Sigma principles (preferred).
* A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front.
* A good standard of education or a time-served equivalent.
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