Warehouse Team Leader
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
RequirementsExperience 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 AttributesKnowledge 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