Warehouse Team Leader

Are you an experienced warehouse professional ready to lead a dedicated team?

Do you have expertise in barcode scanning systems and a passion for driving process efficiency?

Are you prepared to champion technological advancements in a growing company?

Our client is a dynamic company experiencing significant growth, with a 20% increase in orders this year and ambitious plans for the next 12 months. Their dedicated team, each having been with the company for over 10 years, is committed to delivering excellence in assembly, pick-pack, and distribution operations.

The Role:

As the Warehouse Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and Motivate: Supervise a team of four, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.


• Champion Technology: Oversee the final stages of implementing the barcode scanning project using TransLution software, ensuring seamless integration and team adoption.


• Optimise Operations: Plan and deliver efficient workflows for sewing, assembly, pick-pack, and dispatch activities, ensuring customer ship dates are maintained with a Ship Conformance rate above 98%.


• Drive Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and manage warehouse staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company policies.


• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, maintain accurate records, and implement control processes to prevent discrepancies.


• Quality Assurance: Ensure all incoming and outgoing goods meet required standards through robust quality control procedures.


• Vendor Coordination: Communicate with vendors and clients to schedule consignments, manage order discrepancies, and handle returns or exchanges.


• Safety and Compliance: Assess operational risks, create and maintain safety protocols, conduct regular safety training, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Continual Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in warehouse processes, implement best practices, and optimise workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: 3+ years in warehouse management or a related supervisory role.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle WMS), inventory tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to create spreadsheets, generate reports, and manage data effectively. Familiarity with shipping/receiving software and barcode scanners is essential.


• Leadership Abilities: Proven experience in team supervision, conflict resolution, and performance management.


• Adaptability: Ability to lead and motivate a team through technological changes and process improvements.


• Qualifications: Certified to operate Counter Balance Fork Lift Trucks; understanding of general project management processes is a plus.

Why Join Them?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a company poised for significant growth. You will play a pivotal role in driving process efficiency and leading the team through upcoming changes, with the support of experienced colleagues and a forward-thinking management team.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to make an impact and lead warehouse operations into the next phase of growth and innovation, apply now!