Warehouse Team Leader

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Team Leader to join our great team in Wellingborough (NN8 6BS).
The position holder will support the effective running of the warehouse operation, including inbound and outbound across the Wellingborough site.

You will be expected to work Sunday to Wednesday 0800-1800.
The salary is up to £29690 per annum.

Benefits:
• Up to 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Free Eye Test *
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities


Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the effective running of the shift to ensure products are safely handled through all inbound and outbound processes, adhering to all company procedures to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure all goods are handled correctly to minimize damage and follow manual handling techniques to prevent injury and harm.
• Responsible for the smooth running of your designated shift, ensuring staff are briefed and managed following SOP’s and WI’s.
• Oversee employee relations procedures such as holiday authorisations to ensure a sufficient number of employees are available as required to meet operational demands, raising in a timely manner where additional staff is needed either on a temporary or permanent basis.
• Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the warehouse, including supporting other teams and shifts as necessary.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, taking appropriate action where procedures are not being adhered to or could be improved.
• Ensure all equipment checks are carried out following procedure, taking appropriate action to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure that all MHE is used appropriately, identifying and arranging relevant training to ensure there are sufficient trained employees to meet business demands.
• Ensure all company procedures are adhered to, including ER procedures, such as absence and performance management, standards of behaviour, disciplinary, PDR etc, supporting with investigations and disciplinary hearings as necessary.
• Ensure that all business communications are effectively managed and shared with the team.

Key Skills:
• Previous experience of leading a team in a fast-moving operation.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to drive the expected level of performance and motivate the team
• Awareness of manual handling techniques is an advantage.
• Problem solving & Investigative skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Literate and numerate
• Ability to make decisions quickly
• Good knowledge of OPUS and AS/400 Computer Systems.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.



We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.