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Job Req Number: 99936
Time Type: Full Time

TEAM LEAD – WAREHOUSE

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DSV are recruiting for a Warehouse Team Lead at our Thrapson location working Sunday to Thursday (other shifts are available, please see our careers website).

This role will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function.

• Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a group of operators and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets.
• Provide line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer.
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely.

EXPERIENCE

• Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and databases and a knowledge of warehouse systems
• Analytical and numerical
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
• Good planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail skills

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• GCSEs Level A-C, NVQ Level 2,
• An appropriate warehousing qualification would be advantageous
• Certified in: Dangerous Goods Handling
• A supervisory qualification would also be beneficial
• Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader with experience of supervising and motivating a team
• A good working knowledge of health and safety and security requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous
• Forklift Truck licence may be required

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets
• Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility
• Ensure inventories in area of responsibility are accurate
• Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately
• Support organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervals
• Ensure that any computerised or automated systems are accurate and up to date
• Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change
• Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse.
• Produce regular reports and statistics as and when required
• Assist in planning future capacity requirements
• Ensure that health and safety meets the required standards
• Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
• Ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose
• Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency
• The Team Leader will also be expected to act up for management to cover leave and absence.

This role will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function.

• Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a group of operators and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets.
• Provide line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer.
• Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely