Warehouse Team Leader

Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a well-known Logistics based business in the Bicester area.
Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including:
Retail, Packaging, FMCG and General Merchandise.

The Warehouse Team Leader will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field.
This position is a truly exciting opportunity, with lots of autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.
Core Aspects of the Warehouse Team Leader role:

• Reporting Line:
  Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager.
• Operational Leadership:
  Take a hands-on role in overseeing daily warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring operational plans are executed effectively.
• Actively support the implementation of processes and drive day-to-day performance on the floor.
• Team Management:
  Lead, coach and support large scale numbers of operatives / deputise for your Shift Manager, maintaining a visible presence on the warehouse floor to drive engagement, productivity and a strong team culture.
• Client Relationships:
  Act as a key day-to-day operational contact for customers, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and resolving any issues in a timely and proactive manner.
• Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management:
  Monitor daily operational costs, labour usage and resource allocation, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints.
• Performance Metrics:
  Actively track and manage KPIs on a daily and shift basis, taking immediate action to address performance gaps and ensure service level achievement.
• Compliance:
  Take direct responsibility for maintaining health & safety standards on-site, conducting regular checks and ensuring all team members follow safe working practices and procedures.
• Process Optimisation:
  Identify inefficiencies through direct observation on the warehouse floor and implement practical improvements to processes, workflows and layout to drive productivity.
• Innovation:
  Support the roll out and day-to-day use of new systems, equipment and automation, ensuring teams are trained and processes are embedded effectively.
• Supplier Relationships:
  Work closely with on-site suppliers and service providers, managing day-to-day interactions to ensure consistent service and quick resolution of operational issues.

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Team Leader role will have the following skills & experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background
  - Essential
  .
• 5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience across Operations
  - Essential
  .
• 3PL Warehouse experience
  - Advantageous
  .
• Experience in an Automated environment
  - Advantageous
  .
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
  - Essential
  .
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges
  - Essential
  .
• Commutable to the Bicester area 5 days per week
  - Essential
  .

• Salary - £35,000 to £40,000.
• Plus additional company benefits.