Section Leader – Distribution Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Role - Section Leader
Package - £24k - £35.2k salary + Pension
Based - Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Monday to Friday || Rotating Shifts

We are looking for motivated and forward-thinking Section Leader to join our Distribution team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about leading people, driving performance, and continuously improving operations, while building a long-term career within the business.

About the Role
As a Section Leader, you will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. You will lead your team to deliver against operational targets, ensuring customer demands are met through efficient, on-time order fulfilment. A core focus of this role is Continuous Improvement. You will actively identify opportunities to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and improve ways of working. From small daily improvements to larger operational changes, you will take ownership of ideas and see them through to delivery, contributing to the overall success of the department.
You will also be responsible for:

Leading, coaching, and developing warehouse colleagues
Managing team performance, training, and wellbeing
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards
Allocating work effectively to meet service levels and KPIs
Resolving operational issues and driving sustainable solutions
Supporting reporting, performance tracking, and data analysisWhat We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who:

Have strong people leadership skills and enjoy developing others
Are confident communicators across team briefings, written updates, and reporting
Have experience in managing teams and operational performance
Are highly proactive, with a natural drive to improve processes and outcomes
Demonstrate a strong understanding of continuous improvement principles and can apply them in a practical environment
Take ownership of challenges and see solutions through from start to finish
Are comfortable working with systems such as Excel, databases, and email
Show resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset 
Continuous Improvement & Career Growth
This role offers excellent opportunities for individuals who are:

Passionate about driving change and improving operational efficiency
Interested in applying Lean principles, problem-solving tools, and data-driven decision-making
Eager to progress within the department and wider business, building leadership capability and influencing operational strategyYou will be encouraged to bring forward ideas, challenge the status quo, and play an active role in shaping how the operation evolves.
Desirable Experience

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or SAP
Lean methodologies, project work, or process improvement initiatives
Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Experience improving efficiency, engagement, or cost performanceWhat We Offer

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Annual care day and volunteer days
A range of cultural and lifestyle benefits supporting work-life balanceWorking Pattern

Permanent Role
Rotating shifts, typically Monday to Friday

Apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed