Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Team Leader | Industry: Wholesale & Distribution | Location: Coventry

Team Supervision

Lead and support a team of warehouse operatives across inbound and outbound activities

Allocate tasks, monitor output, and uphold quality and safety standards

Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and daily briefings

Manage attendance, timekeeping, and support performance discussions

Warehouse Operations

Oversee goods receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch

Ensure accurate, on-time order fulfilment with minimal errors

Conduct stock checks and help resolve inventory discrepancies

Optimise space usage and support stock replenishment

Enforce health & safety procedures, including PPE and manual handling

Process Improvement & Compliance

Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements

Ensure SOPs and regulatory compliance are met (e.g., hygiene, fire safety)

Maintain a clean, organised warehouse using 5S principles

Assist in audit preparations

Systems & Administration

Use WMS, scanners, or Excel to track stock and process orders

Submit shift reports (KPIs, output, incidents)

Coordinate with transport, purchasing, and customer service teams

Requirements

Experience in a warehouse or distribution setting (wholesale preferred)

Team leader/supervisory experience desirable

Forklift or PPT licence (or willing to train)

Strong leadership, communication, and ...