Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Warehouse based role, must be commuting distance of the Soudal UK offices in Tamworth.

Role: Responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function. Supporting the Management with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a group of operators, and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets.

 

Key areas of responsibilities and accountability

  • Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation that can fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets.
  • Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately.
  • Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level
  • Report near misses /accidents and incidents
  • Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
  • Ensure hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements.
  • Ensure that vehicles, machinery, and equipment is well maintained and ready for the next shift.
  • Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse.
  • Ensure staff comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse.
  • Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.

 

Requirements (Competencies, skills, experience)

  • Manage time and attendance for operatives within the area of responsibility and support supervisor with people management issues.
  • Communicate with staff regularly to make them aware of priorities, targets, and operational requirements.
  • Report progress updates, key achievements, and any concerns to the Supervisor and Manager
  • Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
  • Good planning skills and ability to meet targets and deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail skills
  • Proficient with warehouse procedures
  • Good computer skills
  • Quick on-the-job learner
  • Organized, punctual, and efficient.
  • Able to operate a forklift.
  • Able to perform physical tasks as needed.
  • Comply with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
  • Assertive, resilient, and welcomes change.
  • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
  • Is self-aware and optimistic.
  • Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings.
  • Working on rotating shift pattern (days/evenings) or permanent PM shift.
  • A UK driving license.

 

Our offer

  • Competitive salary with bonus and group pension plan in a growing and loyal company

 

To register an interest in this vacancy please forward an up-to-date CV and covering letter by email to Mrs Agnes Robinson, Robinson@soudal.com