Warehouse Team Leader
Erith, Kent
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
‘’In line with our company values and procedures, drug and alcohol testing can and will be carried out at such times the company feels necessary’’
We are currently seeking 2 Warehouse Team Leaders, to join us on a permanent, full-time basis
The Benefits
- Salary of £35,385 per annum
- £1,800 shift allowance for night shifts
- 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Discounts, E-vouchers and gift cards
- Gym membership
- Employee Wellness initiatives – WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more
- Critical Illness Cover
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Company sick pay
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented management professional with previous warehouse experience to showcase their leadership skills with our global logistics company.
We will provide you with exceptional professional development and personal career growth support, as you contribute to our ongoing success by managing and motivating a brilliant team.
So, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are keen to build a successful career as a valued member of our forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will oversee the efficient running of the warehouse, ensuring products are safely and correctly handled to meet customer expectations.
Providing excellent leadership to the staff, you will ensure your team follow standard operating procedures, health and safety procedures and use safe handling techniques.
Managing employee relations, you will take responsibility for holiday authorisations, performance management and ensure suitable staff numbers to meet operational needs.
Additionally, you will:
- Drive continuous improvement of processes
- Deliver business communications to the staff effectively
- Manage all equipment checks
About You
To be considered as a Warehouse Team Leader, you will need:
- Experience of leading a team in a fast-moving operation
- Previous warehouse experience
- Ability to prioritise workload, effectively managing multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages and email
- A full counterbalance licence
Ideally, you will have an awareness of manual handling techniques.
The closing date for applications is 14th November 2022.
Other companies might call this role Logistics Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Team Manager, Warehouse and Logistics Team Leader, or Operations Shift Team Leader.
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