Warehouse Team Leader

January 17, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Warehouse Team Leader

Company: HRC Recruitment

Job description: Warehouse Team Lead – Whisky Industry – Glasgow

PURPOSE: We are seeking a highly skilled Warehouse Team Leader to manage our multi-use warehouse operation in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of the receipt, dispatch, and efficient storage of Dry, Finished, and Cask stocks. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will work closely with the Head of Operations and a small Production Team, ensuring smooth administrative functions, managing cyclical stock counts, and developing a small team of Warehouse Operators.

What the day to day could look like:

  • Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
  • Implement operational policies and procedures.
  • Accurately record stock locations and movements using bar-code scanning technology.
  • Assist with deliveries, receiving, and stowing all stock types efficiently in line with operational policies.
  • Maintain documentation and accurate records of all stock movements and warehouse activities, including statistical and financial records.
  • Remove, prepare, and transfer dry materials to line-side locations for production.
  • Inspect finished products post-production and transfer to stock or dispatch locations.
  • Process orders for picking, packing, and dispatch of Finished Goods.
  • Liaise with transport companies, suppliers, and customers when required.
  • Maintain accurate cask stock records and carry out manual cask movements when required.
  • Ensure safety guidelines are always followed.
  • Operate forklift and material handling equipment safely, as necessary.
  • Routinely communicate with the Production Team Leader to gain directives, discuss decisions, and action plans, and share information.
  • Participate in the company’s appraisal process, supervise, and train warehouse team members.
  • Build effective and trusting relationships with other Departments and Teams across the business.
  • Any other activities deemed necessary to improve the performance of the department.

Are you who we’re looking for?

  • 5+ years of warehouse Supervisory experience.
  • Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures, inventory, and inventory controls.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to operate forklift safely and effectively.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong people, leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Available to work extended hours on occasion.

Interested? If so, get in touch with Bora Kesal at bkesal@hrcrecruitment.co.uk or on 07506374371. Alternatively, click the button below to apply directly.

HRC is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such.

Expected salary: £32000 per year

Location: Glasgow

Job date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:23:48 GMT

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