Material Handling Team Leader

To provide support, encouragement, and direction to the relevant team members. Ensure goods received on site are booked in correctly, safely stored and distributed to the correct location in the required time frame. Ensure process adherence for the area of work, while monitoring safe working practices to reduce any incidents or near misses. Contribute and oversee the implementation of any 5S and continual improvements within the department. This role has the potential to grow as departmental targets expand and develop with new products planned in the coming years. Training will be given to enhance and develop the skills of the individual and the Material Handling team so that Manufacturing receives a premium service.

Responsibilities

Provide support, encouragement, and direction to relevant team members; Ensure goods received on site are booked in correctly, safely stored and distributed to the correct location in the required time frame; Ensure process adherence and monitor safe working practices; Contribute and oversee implementation of 5S and continual improvements; Support and encourage the team to ensure objectives are achieved; Provide effective handovers to other team members/shifts; Daily allocation of tasks and organisation of absence cover; Deputise for the Supervisor in their absence; Report personnel and work-related issues to Supervisor/Manager; Ensure team adherence to Health and Safety guidelines; Plan job rotation; Move materials within factories safely and operate Forklift, Man up Narrow Aisle, Tow Tugs, Lift Stackers and powered pallet Trucks; Maintain inventory accuracy and issue material from stores to internal/external locations; Work across all logistics functions following safety guidelines including Dangerous Goods

Requirements

GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent); Organised, flexible, attention to detail, team player, right first-time pro-active approach, good communicator, leadership skills; Experience in a material handling role within manufacturing/stores environment; Good knowledge of word, excel, PowerPoint; Must have a proven record of leading a team; Good Health and Good Attendance Record; Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship

Nice to have

ONC or above in Engineering / Supply Chain related subjects; NVQ in Warehouse or Logistics; Experience of Despatching, Logistics/Warehousing/Prototype in a Car Manufacturing company; Use of Warehousing Management systems; Experience in Logistics/Stores/Manufacturing operations in automotive industry; Ability to communicate at all levels from senior management to production workers; Licence for Mechanical Handling Equipment

Benefits

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays; Performance Bonus; Future-Proof Pension; Private Healthcare; Training to enhance and develop skills