Operations Team Leader
Job in
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Culina Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Warehouse
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Shift and salary:
- AM 9hrs shifts flexibility between salary for days - 36001.71 per annum.
- Night Shift 9hrs shifts flexibility between salary for nights - 47988.87 per annum.
Deliver consistent performance ensuring that all aspects of the operation are managed proactively in-line with the Control Tower and on time. Ensuring that KPIs are consistently achieved. High level of colleague engagement and management.
- Manage team attendance performance productivity and accuracy levels motivating team members to achieve high levels through the Section Supervisors
- Co-ordinate the warehouse operation to ensure effective operational performance in accordance with the Control Tower
- Drive continuous improvement within the warehouse implementing plans to consistently improve performance
- Responsibility for shift manning and labour management to achieve workloads in a time sensitive operation in line with agreed operational budget
- Overall management and responsibility for achieving operational KPIs including scanning trunk off bay times and error KPIs
- Maintain a good working knowledge of warehouse operation areas including tip time/areas yard organisation damage areas
- Communicate confidently and effectively with employees Partners and other areas of the business to maintain and develop positive relationships
- Responsible for the promotion of Health and Safety within the warehouse promoting MHE and accountability
- Managing the performance of employees to ensure maximum productivity and taking appropriate steps to manage under performance
- Responsible for proactively managing and addressing any disciplinary matters that may arise enduring that the correct procedure is followed at all times
- Responsible for the control and management of all sickness and absence supporting and management employees effectively to ensure low levels of absence
- By example and training assist the FLTDs in achieving and maintaining a safe disciplined and effective hub operation
- Provide clear leadership whilst promoting a positive team atmosphere
- Assist the training team to successfully onboard new starters and feed back to relevant department managers on progress
- Inform the Operations Managers of any problems that cannot be resolved within the team and discuss solutions
- Continually monitor to ensure all freight equipment and facilities are treated with care and respect reporting any discrepancies to the relevant department manager
- Ensure MHE defects are correctly reported repaired and communicated to the relevant department and teams
- Ensure all employees have received specific training instruction to safely complete their daily tasks.
- Inform an Operations Manager of any deviance from correct operating practices and take action to remedy
- Review practices and procedures to ensure they are efficient and fit for purpose reporting back to the Operations Manager with suggested alternative solutions.
Qualifications :
- Proven leader with experience of managing a large team (minimum 40 employees) in a busy fast paced warehouse
- Proven experience of all aspects of people management including probationary attendance performance and disciplinary matters
- PC literate including a good working knowledge of MS packages
- Knowledge and experience of safe working practice inclusive of all HS elements
- Displays confidence and a pro-active approach and ability to motivate employees
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate a professional attitude
- Organised and focussed approach to all administrative duties
- Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to problem solve
Additional Information :
- Access to a bespoke state-of-the-art facility designed for comfort safety and operational excellence.
- Clear career progression pathways within a growing national network.
- Ongoing access to diverse training and development programmes.
- Pension scheme and other benefits.
- High street shops discounts (expanding the Hapi App benefits in more details)
- Uniform provided - (including cold weather suit in winter)
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Free GP & wellness appointments through our R&R platform
- Employee of the month scheme
- Subsidised canteen with free beverages
- Changing facilities available (including showers)
- Free on-site parking and staff amenities.
- Supportive team-focused working environment.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Department /Functional Area:
Operations
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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