Warehouse Team Leader

Due to an internal promotion, we require a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee 2 members of staff at our modern manufacturing, distribution and Head office site in Alton. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function. Supporting the Supply Chain function with the day-to-day operation of an efficient warehouse. Coordination of workload to provide the required support to the manufacturing and sales teams to ensure the timely movement of stock in and out of the site. The role would suit candidates with proven warehouse and stock experience who have some Team Leader or supervisory experience and are now seeking the opportunity to work for a larger organisation who can offer career development.

We offer Mon to Fri working hours, onsite free parking, 25 days holiday plus excellent benefits including contributory pension, healthcare incentives and sick pay. The main duties of the role include:-

- Leading the Warehouse Team on a day to day basis and focus on their training and development.

- Managing & processing stock adjustments to ensure inventory figures are correct.

- Cycle counting critical stock, to ensure stock levels are correct.

- Liaise with 3PL and Courier companies to manage sales orders and stock collections/deliveries.

- Maintain and manage stock movements between base warehouse and group warehouses at other locations.

- Create and maintain delivery and shipping KPI s.

- Liaise with sales function and logistics companies, as required in a timely manner.

- Resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse, escalating as required.

- Inspecting and booking in deliveries.

- Kitting parts to multiple production lines.

- Maintaining accurate inventory levels.

- Following FIFO process for component & finished goods.

- Packing and dispatching customer orders.

- Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.

- Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules.

- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.

- Leading and enforcing workplace health and safety rules when handling goods.

- Identify any warehouse system improvements, making positive recommendations for change.

The role would suit candidates who have proven experience within a stores or warehouse facility whereby you are involved in inventory control, improving accuracy and picking efficiency, planning the warehouse layout, liaising with 3rd party logistics companies and any experience of a multi site organisation would be an advantage too. Knowledge of Goods In/Despatch procedures within ERP Systems and Microsoft Office and the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions to solve day-to-day problems that arise.

In return we can offer the opportunity to join a well established and growing organisation who can give you job security and career development along with an enhanced benefits package.

Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.