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Warehouse Team Leader

Wallingford
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Warehouse Team Leader
Location: OX10
Hours: 40 hours per week (07:00-3:30pm or 08:00-4:30pm)
Reports to: Logistic Manager
We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring stock is stored, kitted, and recorded accurately in SAP. You’ll lead a small team, maintain high health and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement.
Benefits:
25 days holiday (3 taken for Christmas shutdown)
Competitive pension: Year 1 – employee contributes 4%, employer matches 4%; after Year 1 – employee contributes 4%, employer increases to 5%
Bonus scheme
Social club and activities
Cycle to Work Scheme (after 1 year of service)
Employee Assistance Programme – Health AssuredKey Responsibilities:
Supervise, coordinate, and support a warehouse team.
Enforce health & safety policies and promote best practice.
Monitor storage, kitting, and dispatch of goods.
Maintain accurate stock levels in SAP and ensure FIFO rotation.
Conduct regular stock counts and assist with audits.
Allocate tasks and monitor team performance against KPIs.
Investigate and report discrepancies or damages in stock.
Ensure kits are correctly allocated and processed in WJT systems.
Train new team members and upskill existing staff.
Liaise with procurement, production, composites, and other departments.
Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the warehouse.
Support the team on the floor, including operating FLTs when needed.
Undertake problem-solving tasks and other duties as directed by the Logistics Manager.Requirements:
Warehouse/logistics experience, ideally in manufacturing.
Previous team leadership experience.
IT literate; SAP knowledge beneficial.
GCSEs in English & Maths (or equivalent).
Forklift licence preferred (training provided if needed).
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skillsIf this is something you are interested apply directly or contact (phone number removed) and ask for Snix

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