Warehouse Team Lead Peterborough, England
Job description
Lineage is the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions with +20,000 colleagues globally.
If you open your fridge freezer, up to 20% of the products you'll see have passed through a Lineage facility. In our Peterborough ( PE7 3AG ) facility, we supply food products to help keep schools, hospitals and restaurants stocked and supplied.
Peterborough opened in March 2018 and is a fully automated warehouse with space for 75,000 pallets, this location is a critical link between our 14 UK sites. In 2024 we are expected to expand our Peterborough site with further pallet capacity in a 4th warehouse.
To support increasing customer demand, we are currently seeking a Team Leader to supervise the operations and work with leadership to make certain company and customer standards of service, quality, safety, and productivity are met.
Shift: 4 on 4 off shifts - Days, 06:00 -18:00 (30 unpaid lunch and 2 x 15 minutes paid breaks)
The role
In this role you will:
Supervise, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
Manage operational procedures to include the incoming and outgoing shipments, handle the organisation of merchandise, and maintain warehouse inventory
Plan production schedules and resource allocation for completion of job assignments while keeping time and production records
Track and send reports to designated plant personnel
Track warehouse activities including sales, record control, and purchasing to ensure availability of products
Work with machinery and material handling equipment
Resolve employee issues and maintain open lines of communication with all levels of the organisation
Perform assigned projects as instructed
What are we looking for?
Previous experience with warehouse or logistics leadership
Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Strong conflict management skills
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -18 degrees in cold storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
Be able to communicate clearly with other team members in English
Due to limited public transport, you must either have a car or be able to cycle or walk to PE7 3AG
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
Must be comfortable with various noise levels
What's in it for me?
Hourly Rate PS13.38 plus PS20 weekly shift allowance
A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency
Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company
We offer overtime after 39 hours paid at time and a half
Weekly pay
Up to 6.3 weeks annual holiday plus the opportunity to earn additional holidays each year up to an extra week after 5 years
Free onsite car park
Protective equipment while at work to protect your safety
Social environment with a team who like to support each other to achieve goals, with recognition schemes, site events such as barbecues and shared spaces to enjoy lunch and rest breaks together
Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice
Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union
Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme
Why Lineage?
Working at Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day.
As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That is why we offer competitive compensation, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long-term and fulfilling career at Lineage.
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Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments and competitive pay. Benefits include life assurance, access to a leading UK credit union and a twice yearly cycle-to-work scheme.
