Warehouse Team Leader

Recruiter
Wincanton
Location
Rochester
Salary
28000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
11 Aug 2017
Closes
26 Aug 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Warehouse Team Leader

Role Profile

As a key part of the site management team, we are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader to work as part of a team responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the warehouse operation:

Main duties:

- The role reports directly to the Warehouse Shift Managers
- Motivate and manage the team to achieve, and where possible exceed, all performance objectives
- Effective management of resources to achieve KPI's (cost, quality, service and absence)
- Ensure a pro-active approach to health & Safety via risk assessment and by ensuring that warehouse colleagues comply with all policies and requirements
- Conduct regular individual reviews and where necessary agree a performance improvement plan
- Management of a Time & Attendance System
- Process Control of orders, loading/tipping of vehicles and the returns operation
- To work any 5 from 7 days with a rotating early/late shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays with a requirement to work additional hours/shifts as necessary

Person Profile

- Attention to detail is key for this role as is the ability to analyse data and make recommendations
- Customer focused and able to build effective relationships with the team, client and other third parties. Previous experience with customer relations is desirable but not essential
- Experience of Health & Safety regulations in a warehouse environment is essential
- Experience in a warehouse environment, including detailed understanding of warehouse management systems
- Demonstrate drive, energy and a commitment to the continuous improvement of overall contract performance
- Be inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance
- Be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards
- Excellent communication skills combined with logical problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic, committed and able to respond positively to changing demands
- Experience of using MS Office applications such as Word, Excel to an intermediate standard is a must
- Excellent customer relationship skills with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels

Skills

Qualified by experience

It is an exciting time to join us.Wincanton is a leading Third Party Logistics (3PL) firm, providing supply chain consultancy and solutions to some of the world's most admired brands in the UK and Ireland.

As the largest British logistics company we work in diverse Industry Sectors such as Retail, Consumer Goods, Energy, Defence, Construction and Milk adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistic challenges. We put our Customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is "to make our Customers business's better every day".

We employ approximately 17,500 people across more than 200 sites and have a 3,400-strong fleet of vehicles.

Our people are at the core of business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training, enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

With continued success and business growth Wincanton have opportunities for exceptional Candidates.

Closing Date - 7th September 2017