Warehouse Team Manager

We are recruiting for a Warehouse Team Manager to join a global document storage company based at their flagship site in Lutterworth. This is a long term temporary role that could go permanent in the future with an hourly rate of £17.18 per hour (£35,972.31 per annum) working 4 on 4 off - 6am till 6pm (12-hour days). 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced warehouse environment? This Warehouse Team Manager role offers a unique chance to showcase your leadership skills while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily warehouse activities.

Why This Role Stands Out:

1. Leadership Impact: As the Warehouse Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting a team of warehouse operatives. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of productivity, inventory accuracy, and health & safety compliance.

2. Professional Growth: This position offers an excellent platform for career development. You will have the opportunity to conduct return-to-work interviews, probation reviews, and provide coaching to develop your team members, enhancing your managerial skills.

3. Collaborative Environment: Foster a positive and collaborative working environment where team morale is maintained through active engagement and communication. Your role will be pivotal in creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages productivity and teamwork.

4. Operational Excellence: Oversee and manage daily warehouse operations, from task allocation and performance monitoring to stock control and compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise will ensure that operational targets are met efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support warehouse staff to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Manage attendance, breaks, and shift coverage, including holiday and sickness management.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews, probation reviews, and provide coaching to develop team members.
• Lead incident investigations and report findings via appropriate health and safety systems.
• Prepare and execute shift plans based on operational forecasts and workload.
• Allocate tasks, print picking lists, and ensure timely completion of daily activities.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide constructive feedback to the team.
• Enforce compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Liaise effectively with suppliers, transport providers, and other internal departments.
• Maintain accurate operational records and generate inventory reports.

Key Skills, Requirements & Competencies:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Team Manager role or similar
• Background in Retail, Food, FMCG Logistics with experience in dealing with 130-180 loads a day
• 25 heads (10xVNA 6xPPt 2xCb)
• Proven ability to manage and motivate warehouse teams of 25+ including VNA, PPT & FLTs effectively.
• Good knowledge of Full Pallets / VNA warehouse operations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control processes, and health and safety regulations.
• Competency in using warehouse management systems, planning tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

This Warehouse Team Manager role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in a warehouse setting. If you possess the skills and experience required, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.