Responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function. Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a group of operators and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets. Provide line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets
Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility
Ensure inventories in area of responsibility are accurate
Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately
Support organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervals
Ensure that any computerised or automated systems are accurate and up to date
Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change
Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse.
Produce regular reports and statistics as and when required
Assist in planning future capacity requirements
Ensure that health and safety meets the required standards
Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
Ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose
Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse
Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Manage time and attendance for operatives within area of responsibility and support supervisor with people management issues
Communicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements
Report progress updates, key achievements and any concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Manager Relationship Management
Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies as and when required in a timely way
Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
Proactively contributes to the team and actively committed to teams development
Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
EXPERIENCE
Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and databases and a knowledge of warehouse systems
Analytical and numerical
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
Good planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlines
Excellent attention to detail skills
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
GCSEs Level A-C, NVQ Level 2,
An appropriate warehousing qualification would be advantageous
Certified in: Dangerous Goods Handling
A supervisory qualification would also be beneficial
Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader with experience of supervising and motivating a team
A good working knowledge of health and safety and security requirements
Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous
Fork Lift Truck licence may be required
ABOUT DSV CAREERS
Do you want to be part of something 55,000 times bigger than you?
That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.
We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.
People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level – where ambition meets teamwork in an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices in more than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty.
If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential.
We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others – and we all made the choice to forward our careers.
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