Team Leader

Derby, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

At Maersk, we have big plans. Our aspiration is to become the global expert in integrated logistics, offering a truly end-to-end service that makes daily trade simpler and easier than ever.

As a key member of our frontline team, you'll be supported by leading-edge technology and innovative solutions that will help you to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded. Go big, join Maersk!

What We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. With significant personal responsibility, you’ll improve your industry knowledge and gain extensive knowledge of the warehousing industry. Energising and pioneering, this is also an environment that keeps you motivated. You’ll be joining a genuinely diverse, talented team that’s passionate about being there for customers, and for each other. The many other highlights include industry-leading talent development initiatives and competitive benefits.

The Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient and safe storage, distribution, and inventory management of goods. This role involves supervising warehouse colleagues, coordinating logistics, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, data and analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Oversee the daily operations of a section of the warehouse including receiving, storing, and dispatching goods.
• Ensure accurate and timely receipting of goods
• Ensure put away processes are followed accurately and timely
• Ensure shipment of products to customers are dispatched on time in full
• Coordinate with the FLM to plan and implement warehouse layout and space management
• Exceed KPI targets
  
  

Staff Supervision:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of warehouse workers
• Communicate effectively on a daily basis
• Support with any site investigation whether that be H&S or HR
  
  

Inventory Control:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular physical counts.
• Implement and oversee inventory control procedures to prevent loss and ensure product availability.
• Support with Investigations and resolve discrepancies in inventory records.
  
  

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
• Train staff on safe work instructions, SSOW’s and any other operational practice alongside emergency procedures.
  
  

Logistics Coordination:

• Support & Coordinate with site management & transportation providers to ensure timely delivery and pick-up of goods.
• Optimize logistics operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  
  

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all products received and dispatched meet quality standards within the correct SLA/KPI timelines
• Implement quality control procedures and manage returns and defective products, including PWN’s
• Address and resolve customer complaints regarding warehouse operations in an agreed timely manner
  
  

Technical skills:

• Experience of working with warehouse management systems.
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  
  

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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