Warehouse Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Team Leader | Industry: Wholesale & Distribution | Location: Coventry


Team Supervision




  • Lead and support a team of warehouse operatives across inbound and outbound activities




  • Allocate tasks, monitor output, and uphold quality and safety standards




  • Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and daily briefings




  • Manage attendance, timekeeping, and support performance discussions




Warehouse Operations




  • Oversee goods receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch




  • Ensure accurate, on-time order fulfilment with minimal errors




  • Conduct stock checks and help resolve inventory discrepancies




  • Optimise space usage and support stock replenishment




  • Enforce health & safety procedures, including PPE and manual handling




Process Improvement & Compliance




  • Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements




  • Ensure SOPs and regulatory compliance are met (e.g., hygiene, fire safety)




  • Maintain a clean, organised warehouse using 5S principles




  • Assist in audit preparations




Systems & Administration




  • Use WMS, scanners, or Excel to track stock and process orders




  • Submit shift reports (KPIs, output, incidents)




  • Coordinate with transport, purchasing, and customer service teams




Requirements


  • Experience in a warehouse or distribution setting (wholesale preferred)




  • Team leader/supervisory experience desirable




  • Forklift or PPT licence (or willing to train)




  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills




  • Confident using Excel, email, and scanning equipment




  • Hands-on approach; leads by example




  • Flexible with shift changes and operational demands





Preferred Attributes


  • Knowledge of consumer goods/household product handling




  • Familiarity with 5S or lean warehouse principles




  • Health & Safety or first-aid training




  • Ex-forces background is a plus for discipline and team management





Warehouse Team Leader | Industry: Wholesale & Distribution | Location: Coventry


  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Rate: £27000 - £30000 per annum
  • Location: Coventry, England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: Corus Consultancy
  • Contact: Iris Denisse
  • Tel: 02082690000
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2025-08-04 13:18:21 -

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