Goods In Team Leader

We’re looking for a Goods In Team Leader to lead our Goods In operation in Middlesbrough. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse or logistics professional who enjoys leading people, driving high standards, and making a real impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

If you’re passionate about safety, operational excellence, stock accuracy, and developing people, we’d love to hear from you.

• Shift Pattern: 4on 4off06:00 – 18:00 B Shift
• About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real

Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

Your responsibilities will include

As our Goods In Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day operation of the Goods In team. You’ll lead a team of Forklift Truck Operators, Warehouse Operatives, Yard Hygiene and Roof Void colleagues, ensuring deliveries are received safely, stock is accurately controlled, and materials flow seamlessly into production.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting the Area Manager and deputising for the Goods In Shift Supervisor when required.

• Leading, motivating and developing the Goods In team to deliver outstanding performance.
• Ensuring deliveries are receipted accurately and efficiently using Navision and Bluecube.
• Creating LPNs and maintaining accurate stock records and traceability.
• Managing stock movements across warehouse locations.
• Supporting labour planning to ensure resources meet operational demand.
• Escalating operational issues and removing barriers to performance.
• Supporting and leading weekly stock takes.
• Performing stock counts, PI checks and stock reconciliations.
• Creating stock adjustments and ad-hoc movements where required.
• Maintaining FIFO principles and ensuring stock integrity at all times.
• Providing accurate stock information to Planning, Purchasing, Operations and Finance teams.
• Championing a strong health and safety culture across the team.
• Ensuring PPE, Safe Systems of Work and FLT procedures are followed.
• Completing vehicle and forklift safety checks and reporting defects.
• Supporting accident and near miss investigations.
• Driving environmental improvements by reducing waste, energy and water usage.
• Ensuring all incoming goods meet food safety and quality standards.
• Completing temperature and vehicle condition checks.
• Working closely with QA to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintaining GMP standards across the Goods In operation.
• Promoting a "Right First Time" culture.
• Coaching, supporting and developing your team.
• Setting clear daily expectations and providing regular feedback.
• Conducting return-to-work interviews and supporting attendance management.
• Identifying training needs and developing team capability.

About You - We’re looking for someone who

• Previous experience leading front-line warehouse or logistics teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, goods movement and stock control processes.
• Experience working within food manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment.
• Good understanding of quality, food safety and compliance standards.
• Strong IT skills with experience using warehouse or ERP systems.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to understand KPIs and performance data.
• Supervisory qualification or relevant NVQ.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, Redzone or other Continuous Improvement tools.
• Knowledge of BRC or retailer audit standards.
• CPC Licence.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
• Community & Culture
• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents
• What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat,

LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition

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