Warehouse Team Leader
About WARP
PROPER and Eat Real were born out of a belief that healthy snacks should taste great. In 2021, we joined forces as WARP to fire up the healthy snacking revolution. To set the bar for how better, more sustainable, snacking is done. In coming together, we supercharge the growth of Eat Real + PROPER in the UK and EU. So there has never been a more exciting time to join the team.
The Person:
They will be passionate about guiding teams and the business to make the right decisions, at the right time.
The Role Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will have responsibility for assisting in the day-to-day running of the warehouse while supporting the warehouse Manager to achieve the agreed warehouse operating standards that are met.
* A true leader in the making, who can deputise for the Warehouse Manager in their absence.
* A key motivator of the warehouse team, driving the team to achieve their KPI's, recording the information, and providing data to the warehouse Manager.
* A key driver in the delivery of world-class collaborative culture, staff morale, and engagement through strong leadership support, coaching, and development.
* Ensure adherence to all food manufacturing safety and quality standards in your team, safeguarding the delivery of great-tasting, high-quality food products.
* Support the ongoing development of health safety and environmental culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines as well as accident and near-miss investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environment.
* Support the implementation of strong two-way communication and information flows throughout your team to ensure the resolution of immediate issues.
* A key driver in the creation of a culture of continuous improvement through manufacturing techniques, lean and process improvements. Leading teams in line with the company vision and values with a focus on safe systems of working and employee engagement.
* Support the training and upskilling of the team, assisting with the training plan to ensure the upskilling and coverage of skill gaps.
Key Responsibilities
As the warehouse Team Leader, you'll be managing stock so that it will be quick and easy to locate. You'll ensure all stock is secured in a safe environment and maintain the warehouse to a high standard using a participative approach to Health & Safety.
* Will have the ability to motivate, lead a team and be a key team player.
* Have previous experience of leading a team and good working knowledge of a food manufacturing environment.
* Have a good understanding of factory processes including HACCP, Standard Operating Procedures and quality systems.
* You will be able to operate under your own initiative and support the management of substantial change, whilst ensuring that daily operational standards are maintained.
* You will be organised, resilient with excellent numerical skills.
* You will be process driven and people orientated, able to support strong teams in a reactive environment with a demanding customer base.
* Be people focussed, able to celebrate the success of your team as well as challenging and issuing corrective actions and driving change.
* You have a passion for working within a progressive, people-centred environment with a track record for supporting continuous improvement and driving sustainable change.
Our Approach:
PROPER and Eat Real is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.