Senior Warehouse Team Leader

Leadership & People Management

• Activities:

  • 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

• Activities:

  • Plan and organise warehouse functions, including manning and saving 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.

  • Ensure stock accuracy, working alongside the stock controller ensuring the PI count is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Utilise off cuts.

  • Understand ERP/MRP systems, SAP or similar W/H Management Systems.

• Results/KPIs:

  • On-time completion of warehouse activities.

  • Delivery deadlines consistently met.

  • Improved productivity and efficiency metrics.

  • Driving development of SAP processes on the shopfloor to improve efficiencies.

QHSE & Compliance

• Activities:

  • 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

• Activities:

  • 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

• Activities:

  • 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 or working towards.
• O Level equivalent English
• O Level equivalent Maths
• LEAN & 5S Techniques and Implementation
• OEE / Time & Motion Study / Production Automation
• Critical thinking and Problem solver
• Team Development and Training
• SAP knowledge is ideal but not required