Hands-on Warehouse Team Leader role with a stable Monday-Thursday schedule
£16 per hour | 38 hours / 4 days | No more Fridays!
Join a busy manufacturing environment where organisation and leadership matter
Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Ackworth (close to A1 links)
Salary: £16ph / £31,616
Hours:38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 6:30am - 4:30pm
This is a key operational role responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the stores function. You will oversee stores activities, support the team on the shop floor, and ensure stock accuracy, availability, and efficient material flow to production.
Responsibilities of the Warehouse Team Leader
Assist with checking in stock, including visual inspection of goods, verifying part numbers and quantities against delivery notes
Report any damages or stock discrepancies to Quality, Purchasing, and/or Planning as appropriate
Book stock into the MRP system, create part locations where required, and return matched paperwork to Purchasing for invoicing
Ensure stock is sorted, stored correctly, and that shop floor inventories are maintained
Use information from the Production Planner to create pick lists for sales orders
Carry out cycle counting to ensure stock accuracy and correct locations
Maintain accurate stock records using company IT systems
Investigate missing stock or parts and escalate issues to the Stores Supervisor
Deal with stock and parts queries from the production line
Support people management tasks, including RTW meetings when required
Suggest and implement improvements to working practices to drive efficiency
Undertake any other duties reasonably requestedWhat are we looking for in a Warehouse Team Leader?
Essential Criteria
Forklift Truck Licence
Previous experience in a stores or goods-inwards environment
Good working knowledge of stock control processes
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workloadsDesirable Criteria
Previous experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role
Experience using MRP/ERP or similar systemsPersonal Attributes
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Organised, flexible, and reliable
Proactive approach to problem-solving
Ability to identify and implement process improvements
Strong team leadership and coordination skills
If you would like more information about the Warehouse Team Leader position, contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment. Or, hit 'Apply Now' for immediate consideration