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Hemel Hempstead Warehouse Team Leader

Wincanton
Hertfordshire
1 month ago
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Wincanton are in an exciting growth period having recently won several new contracts and in tender for a lot more! Our people are the driving force of our success, and we think it is important to reward and recognise your hard work which is why our benefits packages and development opportunities are unrivalled.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and pride ourselves on our social value commitments and our strategy to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our people are what make us great!

Salary: TBC

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7

Location: Cormar Carpets, Hemel Hempstead

The Role:

Proactively managing and motivating the team and the shift, engaging colleagues to ensure the best performance

Manage the team to achieve targeted daily and weeklyKey Performance Indicators

Ensure the department operates in line with all company and customer procedures and requirements relating to Health and Safety

Ensure processes and procedures are adhered to throughout the operation, with exceptional focus on health and safety

Encourage a culture of excellent customer service ‘right first time’ with the team

Ensure sufficient resource is available to meet performance expectations

Responsible for driving high levels of employee engagement

Work closely with the Transport team to ensure that all plans are adhered to

Ensure that any performance, conduct or capability issues are thoroughly investigated, and any required resulting actions are completed in a timely manner 

ThePerson:

An experienced manager/ supervisor with customer service focus within in a high volume, time critical warehouse environment

Energetic, resilient, and flexible

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan or similar)

Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office programs

Excellent communication skills

Works well under tight deadlines with a keen eye for detail and a right first-time approach

Experience of Kronos time management and Oracle is an advantage

Experience with warehouse KPI management would be advantageous

Experience of setting up a brand-new site would be advantageous

Able to work shift work, including weekend working will be required

What do we offer? 

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

As a valued member of the team you will be rewarded with:

Competitive salary

First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available 

Free onsite parking

Uniform

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Death in Service benefit 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing and benefits Portal

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. 

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