Warehouse Team Leader Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Are you a keen and motivated individual? Are you wanting to take the next step in your career? Are you ready to lead a team?
We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic person to join our international team in a Team Leader role. This is a full time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, any 5 over 7.
Pay, benefits and more:
You will be paid a salary of up to £26,000. In addition, we offer 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Reporting into the Team Manager, you will assume all daily responsibilities for leading the operation, with a high emphasis on communication due to the amount of cross-department working. Dispatching goods for export involve multiple complexities so flexibility, change and adaptability are fundamental for the operation. The Value-Added Services (VAS) completed in Bradford links into the food audits & EU legislation, so accuracy is paramount- You will be responsible for ensuring the team achieves daily operational KPI’s by tracking performance and managing motivation. Coordinating colleagues’ tasks based on the day’s operational requirements and especially time management will be an essential element of the role
- Ownership of the data entry including hours & productivity will be necessary. Extensive knowledge of JDA is desirable due to the amount of systems work required in the role. You will motivate and manage the team to achieve, and where possible exceed, all performance objectives. Continuously exploring and implementing operational and cost efficiencies. Managing any operational issues encountered ensuring prompt communication and escalation where appropriate to all affected parties internally and externally.
- Reinforce all warehouse procedural controls and processes in line with GXO’s H&S policy and produce, raise and circulate reports to communicate processes/handovers.
What you need to succeed at GXO:
You’ll need to be detail-focused, a natural problem-solver and a good planner confident making solid decisions in short timescales- You’ll need to demonstrate your flexibility to carry out different activities and respond quickly to changing customer demands – there may also be a requirement for shift and weekend working
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
