Warehouse Team Leader

Culina Logistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food & drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join our chilled distribution operation based in Stafford. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, motivate colleagues and ensure productivity, loading accuracy and service standards consistently meet customer and company expectations.

The role is based in a chilled warehouse environment, so you will need to be comfortable working in temperatures between 2 and 4 degrees.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the warehouse team , maintaining high standards of discipline, productivity, accuracy and performance.; Deliver daily operational targets , including despatch deadlines, delivery requirements, loading accuracy and agreed KPIs.; Coordinate training and compliance , ensuring colleagues remain qualified in loading procedures, FLT, PPT and manual handling, with retraining arranged when required.; Champion health and safety by enforcing procedures, reporting hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses, and ensuring defective MHE is isolated and reported correctly.; Maintain quality and hygiene standards , including housekeeping, inbound trailer temperature checks and compliance with BRC and HACCP processes.; Control warehouse activity by following outbound load plans, escalating issues promptly and identifying improvements that reduce errors and increase productivity.; Manage day-to-day people matters , including holiday approvals, shift cover, timekeeping, absence monitoring, timesheets, conduct and performance concerns.; Build effective working relationships with operations, HR, other departments and sites to support a joined-up, efficient service.

Requirements

Previous warehouse experience, ideally within a fast-paced operation. Experience in chilled environment is advantageous; Previous team leader or supervisory experience in a similar environment.; Strong communication skills with the ability to share information clearly and confidently.; Able to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines in a busy operational environment.; MHE / PPT licence or experience is advantageous; A proven ability to motivate teams and help deliver or exceed targets and KPIs.; Confident using IT systems and standard computer applications.; Professional, approachable and supportive in the way you work with others.