Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Crewe
Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Goods In Team Leader to oversee our Goods In operation in Crewe. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring all incoming goods are received, checked, processed, and stored accurately while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and stock accuracy.
The successful candidate will lead a small team, coordinate daily warehouse activities, and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support the Goods In team to achieve daily operational targets.
- Coordinate the receipt and unloading of all incoming deliveries.
- Ensure deliveries are checked against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, damaged goods, or stock shortages.
- Accurately process goods received using warehouse management systems.
- Ensure stock is labelled, stored, and located correctly within the warehouse.
- Maintain excellent inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and audits.
- Monitor team performance and productivity, providing coaching and support where required.
- Liaise with suppliers, transport companies, purchasing teams, and other internal departments.
- Ensure compliance with all company procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency.
- Assist with staff training, induction, and development.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, or goods-in environment.
- Experience supervising or leading a team.
- Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management processes.
- Good IT skills, including experience with warehouse management systems.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Forklift Truck (FLT) licences, such as Counterbalance or Reach.
- Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
Personal Attributes
- Positive and proactive approach.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Results-driven with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Team player with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts.
- Opportunity to develop and grow within a successful business.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you are an experienced warehouse professional with proven leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
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