At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic warehouse team and ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a top-rated wholesale distribution company with a focus on growth and employee satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, health plans, extra leave, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a vibrant workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase and make a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehousing and team leadership, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Vickerstock are working EXCLUSIVELY with our leading Wholesale Distribution Client - supplying business throughout the island of Ireland - on the appointment of a Warehouse Team Lead for their Newry based facility. As the successful Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the operation, ensuring that standards and correct processes are adhered to. With further growth and expansion on the horizon this is a hugely exciting time to be joining this Employer of Choice.
What we have to offer you:
- Twice yearly bonus (June + Dec)
- OT paid at x1.5
- 39hr week: 5 days over Monday to Saturday (day off on rotation)
- Additional Annual Leave and People Friendly Policies
- Pension Employer 3% & Employee 5%
- Westfield Health Cash Plan, Death in Service
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to health and wellbeing support services
- Top 100 Business
Your day to day:
- Goods inwards, put-away, Replenishment, Pick to Zero and Stock control operations
- Performance management - training and development of team
- Food safety procedures - fresh goods handling - HACCP
- Determine forecasts, headcount planning
- Driving a strong H&S culture and behavioural mindset
- Implementing warehouse safety programs specifically for cold storage
- Hold team accountable for targets, actions, and results
- Controlling and improve operational performance, service delivery, team management and development, legal compliance, cost, and quality
- Identifying team talent, developing team members, and driving exceptional people performance
- Ability to maintain and promote good recordkeeping and legislative practices
- Demonstrable passion and commitment to delivering outstanding service to customers and colleagues
- Operational, warehousing and commercial experience, within a fast-moving environment
- Experience of managing/leading teams in a fast paced environment, working under pressure
- Proven ability to develop and empower Team members to deliver results on the frontline
- Excellent people management and communication skills
- Strong, visible, and active leadership presence
- Stock Control, PI counting, stock count total management and investigations
- Excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills
- Customer focused/led approach
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages
- Lean / Continuous Improvement tools / methodologies
- Counterbalance licence
Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the telephone to Paul now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page. If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.
Warehouse Team Lead employer: Vickerstock
Join a leading Wholesale Distribution Client in Newry as a Warehouse Team Lead, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and employee development. With a strong focus on health and wellbeing, competitive bonuses, and a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values its people. Experience the benefits of working for a Top 100 Business with a clear path for advancement and a focus on continuous improvement.
