Description:
As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will ensure the smooth operations and efficient functioning of the warehouse. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of warehouse staff, overseeing their day-to-day activities, and ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Your exceptional leadership skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks will contribute to the overall success of the warehouse.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Operational management of the daily processes with absolute focus on safety, cost and quality.
- Handle all aspects of stock management and rotation in conjunction with Warehouse Manager.
- Daily creation and review of statistics concerning warehouse activity.
- Identification of areas for improvement with a customer centric focus.
- Ability to seek alternative options and solutions for problems encountered.
- Work closely and communicate effectively with internal departments including but not limited to Procurement, Dispatch, Customer Service and Sales team.
- Full adherence to and delivery of all health & safety policies and procedures.
- Provide clear direction for the team, driving performance towards being best in class.
- Daily staff and resource planning in conjunction with Warehouse Manager.
- Provide training/retraining and effectively communicate any changes to the team.
- Ensure successful induction is completed fully for all new employees joining the team.
- Manage the cleaning and overall tidiness of all warehouses ensuring excellent standards N.B.
- Work with their team to create sustainable, realistic and achievable goals and timeframes for completion.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- 3-4 years previous experience in a warehouse supervisory capacity.
- Exceptional people management skills, democratic i.e., consultative, and transformative.
- Outstanding leadership skills, with a lead by example attitude.
- A strong proven track record of achievement in stock management/control.
- Advanced knowledge in logistics processes and WMS supporting systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Systematic and detailed in all their documentation and correspondence.
- A strong work ethic and bring a high level of energy to the role.