Team Leader – LS10

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

90Job Description:

Baker Recruitment Group are pleased to be working alongside our client based in LS10. Due to continued business growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit a Team Leader to join this busy operation.

Shifts
4 on 4 off
6.00am – 6.00pm

Pay rate: starting from £12.50ph

Operations Management:
• To take responsibility for the shift and managing the warehouse operation in the absence of the Shift Manager whilst being an active hands-on member of the team.
• Responsible for meeting KPIs regarding cost, dock waste and delivery.
• To communicate effectively with the Transport Operations Team to ensure all vehicles leave on time.
• To lead by example.
• To ensure all administrative tasks for the warehouse operation are completed where appropriate.

Warehouse:
• To ensure orders are picked accurately.
• To ensure goods-in are receipted in accordance with policy.
• Ensure all loads are checked and completed in full prior to dispatch.
• Ensure all loads are secure prior to dispatch.
• To ensure stock rotation is maintained at all times.
• To manually load and unload trailers.
• To confirm all inbound and outbound loads are accurate. To report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Shift Manager.
• To assist with stock cycle count.
• To ensure all paperwork is completed accurately.
• To work efficiently to agreed timescales.

People Management:
• To provide advice and guidance on issues to members of the warehouse team.
• To train shift employees to meet the required procedures and performance standards and ensure the training is correctly documented.
• To support the team’s performance targets and standards in a fair and consistent manner and report any performance issues to the Shift Manager.
• To understand the company absence procedure within the warehouse, including recording all absence and ensuring the completion of all relevant paperwork in the Shift Manager’s absence.
• To ensure that set break times are adhered to by shift staff.
• To motivate your team to achieve the highest levels of productivity.

Essential
• Experience in warehouse and distribution environment.
• Methodical with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to motivate the team to meet KPIs.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Problem solving skills.
• A good accuracy level is essential.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team as required.

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire