Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Salary: £29,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Days, 4 on 4 off, 06:00 to 18:00
The Role
A fast-paced distribution operation in Lutterworth is looking for a Deputy Warehouse Team Leader to work across all sections of the warehouse. If you are a Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor or Shift Supervisor ready for a bigger challenge, this role supports the Section Leader with the day-to-day running of the operation and leads teams of operatives wherever the shift needs them most.
A Straight Word on the Environment
This is not a steady ship. The business is growing quickly, priorities change mid-shift, plans get rewritten on the day, and new systems and structures are on the way. It suits someone who finds that energising and can keep a calm head while things move. Anyone after a predictable routine where every day looks the same will not enjoy it, and this is not a role for a plodder.
What the role involves
* Supporting the Section Leader in managing the daily warehouse operation across all sections
* Leading, motivating and developing teams of warehouse operatives, moving between areas as priorities change
* Allocating work and monitoring productivity throughout the shift
* Delivering departmental KPIs for productivity, quality and service
* Running daily team briefings and communicating changing operational priorities clearly
* Carrying out return to work interviews and supporting attendance management
* Assisting with investigations and disciplinary processes where required
* Maintaining high Health & Safety standards
* Spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity
* Working closely with other departments to hit customer service targets
* Deputising for the Section Leader during absence
What’s needed
* Experience as a Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Senior Warehouse Operative or similar leadership role
* Experience leading teams in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment
* Strong communication and people management skills
* Experience working to productivity and performance KPIs
* Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Comfortable adapting quickly when plans change
Desirable
* Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
* Continuous Improvement experience
* MHE qualifications (advantageous, not essential)
What’s on offer
* Salary of £29,000
* Permanent, full-time position
* 4 on 4 off pattern for a good work-life balance
* Ongoing training and development
* Genuine progression into Section Leader and Warehouse Management roles, with a track record of promoting from within
* Company pension
* Free on-site parking
* Employee benefits package
How to apply
Please submit your CV for consideration. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Salary description
£29000.00 - £29000.00 per year