Warehouse Team Leader *Internal applications only*

Culina Logistics is the leading 3rd party UK logistics business specialising in chilled warehousing providing an excellent platform for food and drink manufactures.

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader on a full time, permanent basis at our Haverhill depot.

Shift: 4 on 4 off rotating, 07.00-19.00/19.00-07.00

Salary: £37,560.42 per annum 

Assist Shift Manager in the management of teams in order to motivate teams, ensure all aspects of Health & Safety are monitored, all Company policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to and that all product is picked and dispatched to the highest standard in line with or exceeding KPI’s.

Main Responsibilities as a Warehouse Team Leader:

• Manage and motivate the shift team in order to ensure that productivity and service KPIs are achieved or exceeded 
• Manage Goods Inwards area and Loading bays to ensure that receipts are made quickly and without damaging goods so that stock is available to satisfy orders
• Develop and train all team members so that their contributions to the warehouse can be maximised and succession plan
• Carry out disciplinary/ grievance interviews and investigations in line with Company procedure
• Support the Shift  Manager in any ad hoc duties within the Warehouse function
• Over see the cross docking process
• Ensure that the work place is clean and tidy at all times
• Carry out daily shift briefs to their teams and ensure that their teams are kept up to date with all relevant information to enable them to carry out their work.
• Ensure that all areas of the warehouse comply with the companies Health, Safety and Welfare policies.
• Monitor and control the work environment to ensure that it is operating to its optimum efficiency.
• Ensure that the shifts performance is in line with the work load and Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure that the available resources are utilised to there full potential at all times.

• Previous operational experience within a warehouse environment
• Experience in managing a large team
• Good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation within a FMCG environment is desirable
• Good health and safety knowledge 
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Computer Literte in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work a part of a team and individually 
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Be proactive and able to make decisions

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement 
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!