The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join our busy Logistics Team at our Sefter site.
Applications are invited from suitably skilled individuals who can demonstrate experience and knowledge in a similar role and working environment. Duties will include supervising a team of warehouse operatives across the shift, to ensure all tasks are completed and delivered in an accurate, efficient, timely and safe manner. With a methodical and structured approach, candidates will be capable of prioritising tasks and coordinating daily activates whilst remaining operationally hands on role.
As a strong communicator, candidates will also provide operational cover for the Shift Manager, whilst also assisting with performance management and team training when required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure safe transfer / locating of finished products to despatch from production to designated drop zones.
2. Ensure safe transfer / locating of raw material movement
3. Support operators to ensure skills and training are in place to support duties and responsibilities.
4. Direct team members to follow SOP's and use allocated resources to deliver outputs as determined by the logistics plan
5. Conduct regular team briefings
6. Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
7. To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
8. To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
9. To support shift operations providing cover if required
Requirements
Skills & Experience
10. Experience of working in a FMCG / Fresh food warehousing/logistics environment
11. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
12. Previous supervisory or team management experience
13. CIEH Manual Handling Level 2
14. CIEH Food Safety Level 2
15. Forklift / Counter Balance Licence
16. English Level 3 (Preferred)
17. Demonstrable experience of successfully working in a targeted environment
Benefits
Why Work for Barfoots?
18. Investors In People Silver Award status.
19. Company pension scheme
20. 24/7 Online GP access
21. Life Assurance
22. Employee Assistance Program
23. Benefits Platform
24. Development opportunities
25. Discounted leisure membership
26. Discounted vegetable box scheme
27. Cycle to work scheme
28. Free onsite parking
29. Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
30. Rapidly growing company
31. Committed to Sustainability