Warehouse Team Leader

Job Purpose:

This role involves supervising warehouse staff, coordinating logistics activities, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Logistics:

• Supervise all warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching salt and chemical products.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor stock levels and conduct regular inventory checks and cycle counts.
• Ensure the proper labeling and segregation of chemical and salt products to prevent contamination.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Delegate tasks effectively and manage daily staff schedules and shift rotations.
• Provide training on handling hazardous materials, warehouse procedures, and safety protocols.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce adherence to company health & safety policies, especially when handling and storing chemical products.
• Ensure all staff use appropriate PPE and that material handling complies with industry regulations (e.g., COSHH, OSHA, HAZMAT).
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.

Quality & Inventory Control:

• Ensure that all products are stored and handled according to required specifications and shelf-life parameters.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to resolve issues relating to damaged or contaminated stock.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of goods received and dispatched.
• Generate daily/weekly reports on warehouse performance and stock status.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) or SAP system to update inventory and manage workflow.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in a warehouse supervisory or team lead role, preferably in the chemical or industrial goods sector.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and logistics.
• Familiarity with handling and storing hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Forklift license (not required but an advantage)
• Experience with WMS or SAP system is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail, especially with safety and quality controls.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance related to hazardous materials.

Working Conditions:

• Physically demanding role involving lifting, standing, and operating warehouse machinery.
• Exposure to salt dust, chemical fumes, or cold storage conditions (PPE provided).
• Shift work may be required (days, nights, weekends).