Warehouse Team Leader

About the job About the job Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a well-known Logistics based business in the Bicester area.

Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including: Retail, Packaging, FMCG and General Merchandise. The Role: The Warehouse Team Leader will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity, with lots of autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Core Aspects of the Warehouse Team Leader role:

• • • Reporting Line: Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager.
• • Operational Leadership: Take a hands-on role in overseeing daily warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring operational plans are executed effectively.
• • Actively support the implementation of processes and drive day-to-day performance on the floor.
• • Team Management: Lead, coach and support large scale numbers of operatives / deputise for your Shift Manager, maintaining a visible presence on the warehouse floor to drive engagement, productivity and a strong team culture.
• • Client Relationships: Act as a key day-to-day operational contact for customers, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and resolving any issues in a timely and proactive manner.
• • Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Monitor daily operational costs, labour usage and resource allocation, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints.
• • Performance Metrics: Actively track and manage KPIs on a daily and shift basis, taking immediate action to address performance gaps and ensure service level achievement.
• • Compliance: Take direct responsibility for maintaining health & safety standards on-site, conducting regular checks and ensuring all team members follow safe working practices and procedures.
• • Process Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies through direct observation on the warehouse floor and implement practical improvements to processes, workflows and layout to drive productivity.
• • Innovation: Support the roll out and day-to-day use of new systems, equipment and automation, ensuring teams are trained and processes are embedded effectively.
• • Supplier Relationships: Work closely with on-site suppliers and service providers, managing day-to-day interactions to ensure consistent service and quick resolution of operational issues. The Candidate: The successful candidate for the Warehouse Team Leader role will have the following skills & experiences:
• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• 5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience across Operations - Essential.
• 3PL Warehouse experience - Advantageous.
• Experience in an Automated environment - Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to the Bicester area 5 days per week - Essential. Salary & Benefits Package
• Salary - £35,000 to £40,000.
• Plus additional company benefits.