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Job Details
Job Title: Team Leader (Section 3)
Location: South Normanton
Work Pattern: Full Time
Hours :39 hours per week
Salary: £29264.04 per annum
Summary of Role
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Team Leader to support the daily operation of our warehouse and service delivery function. You will be responsible for leading, coaching and motivating a team to achieve operational targets while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, safety and compliance. This role plays a key part in developing colleagues, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional service delivery to customers.
Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and support team members to achieve daily operational targets.
Monitor productivity and quality performance against departmental KPIs.
Implement daily staffing plans to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
Escalate operational issues and resource concerns to the supervisory team.
Deliver training on operational procedures, GDP requirements and company policies.
Promote high standards of housekeeping, safety and compliance across the department.
Support employee development through coaching, team briefings and regular performance discussions.
Contribute to achieving departmental and company objectives while supporting business initiatives.
Skills and Knowledge
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
Experience leading, supervising or coordinating a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate and develop team members to achieve performance targets.
Good understanding of productivity, quality and service performance measures.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Competent IT skills and experience using warehouse or operational systems.
Desirable
Experience within a healthcare, pharmaceutical or regulated distribution environment.
Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.
Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Experience delivering training or coaching colleagues.
Understanding of continuous improvement principles.
Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives.
Knowledge of warehouse performance reporting and KPI management.
Relevant team leadership or supervisory qualifications.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Opportunities for career progression and development.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Employee recognition and reward programmes.
Company pension scheme.
Employee wellbeing support initiatives.
Opportunity to work for a leading healthcare solutions organisation.
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Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
3+ years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, inventory control, supply chain leadership, and operational management, or a related field required.
Less than 2 years of experience in a management capacity preferred.
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Logistics Associate (CLA), or equivalent certification preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or equivalent certification preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention…