Senior Warehouse Team Leader
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
The Warehouse Senior Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing warehouse functions, managing and developing a team, and ensuring safe and efficient working practices. The role includes driving continuous improvement, supporting QHSE compliance, coordinating material flow and logistics, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve site performance targets. This position requires proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, strong people management skills, and the ability to deliver productivity and cost improvements.
Leadership & People Management
- Coach, train, and develop employees, identifying skills gaps and supporting onboarding.
- Manage performance in line with HR procedures, including appraisals, targets, and disciplinary processes.
- Foster a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Results/KPIs:
- Team skill development and retention.
- Achievement of individual and team performance targets.
- High levels of employee engagement and reduced turnover.
Operations & Senior Leadership Tasks
- Plan and organise warehouse functions, including manning and sawing activities.
- Supervise material movement and coordinate with third-party providers and internal teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication on delivery dates, quality, and customer commitments.
- Stock accuracy, working alongside the stock controller to ensure the PI count is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Utilising off cuts.
Results/KPIs:
- On-time completion of warehouse activities.
- Delivery deadlines consistently met.
- Improved productivity and efficiency metrics.
QHSE & Compliance
- Drive a safety-first culture and ensure safe working practices.
- Conduct accident/incident investigations and follow up on root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with QHSE policies, procedures, and audits.
Results/KPIs:
- Reduction in accidents/incidents.
- Compliance with audit requirements.
- Positive safety culture reflected in feedback and reporting.
Continuous Improvement & Site Performance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including material flow, FLT/crane strategy, and transport coordination.
- Identify and drive cost efficiencies and productivity improvements.
- Monitor and communicate KPIs while implementing improvement actions.
Results/KPIs:
- Delivery of cost savings and efficiency gains.
- Achievement of site KPIs (safety, productivity, quality, cost).
- Documented improvements in processes and performance.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address operational issues.
- Manage external contractors via the permit-to-work process.
- Act as a change champion, promoting initiatives positively and effectively.
Results/KPIs:
- Strong cross-departmental collaboration.
- Compliance with contractor management standards.
- Successful adoption of change initiatives.
Experience
- IOSH
- Demonstrates knowledge of production processes including planning scheduling and operational execution
- O Level equivalent English
- O Level equivalent Maths
- LEAN
- 3+ Years in a Warehouse Team Leader or Manager Role
Application procedure
Step1
### Apply
Letter and CV selection, you will receive a response from us as soon as possible.
Step2
### First interview
You will hear as soon as possible if you are invited for a (digital) introductory interview.
Step3
### Assessment
Both enthusiastic after the interview? Then we will ask you to fill out an online personality questionnaire.
Step4
### Second interview
This is followed by a second introduction to your future colleagues.
### Offer
We would like to make you an attractive proposal to welcome you as a new colleague at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].