Warehouse Team Leader

Description

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

Ad ID: 5416898681