Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Crewe
Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Goods In Team Leader to oversee our Goods In operation in Crewe. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring all incoming goods are received, checked, processed, and stored accurately while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and stock accuracy.

The successful candidate will lead a small team, coordinate daily warehouse activities, and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support the Goods In team to achieve daily operational targets.
• Coordinate the receipt and unloading of all incoming deliveries.
• Ensure deliveries are checked against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, damaged goods, or stock shortages.
• Accurately process goods received using warehouse management systems.
• Ensure stock is labelled, stored, and located correctly within the warehouse.
• Maintain excellent inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and audits.
• Monitor team performance and productivity, providing coaching and support where required.
• Liaise with suppliers, transport companies, purchasing teams, and other internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency.
• Assist with staff training, induction, and development.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, or goods-in environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management processes.
• Good IT skills, including experience with warehouse management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Forklift Truck (FLT) licences, such as Counterbalance or Reach.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive approach.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Results-driven with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Team player with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend shifts.
• Opportunity to develop and grow within a successful business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are an experienced warehouse professional with proven leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

send your CV to leanne@kpir.co.uk or call 01270 589943 for a confidential chat

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