Warehouse Team Lead

Warehouse Team Leader Location: Amesbury Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days) Sector: FMCG / Warehousing & Logistics The Role My client, a leading food manufacturer is seeking a confident and experienced warehouse team leader/supervisor to lead a standalone warehouse operation in Amesbury. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate dispatch of finished goods, while ensuring full compliance with hygiene, technical, and health & safety standards. Operating within a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, you will act as the on-site leader, ensuring continuity of operations across day shifts. You will take full ownership of site performance, people leadership, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management * Lead, motivate, and develop a warehouse team within a fast-paced 24/7 operation * Manage performance, attendance, and development of team members and supervisors * Ensure effective shift handovers and strong communication across the leadership team Operations & Performance * Oversee all outbound logistics, ensuring dispatch accuracy and service excellence * Plan and coordinate loading schedules, transport, and trailer utilisation * Manage stock accuracy and system transactions across sites * Ensure all dispatch documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready * Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and cost control Site Leadership & Collaboration * Act as the senior on-site leader during your shift * Coordinate with internal teams and third-party logistics providers * Support effective stock flow between multiple sites Compliance & Standards * Lead all site activities relating to hygiene, food safety, and H&S * Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance checks (GMP, temperature, site standards) * Maintain accurate records for hygiene, cleaning, and compliance activities * Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed * Ensure the site is always audit-ready in line with industry and customer standards About You * Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics management role (ideally FMCG) * Strong knowledge of dispatch, transport coordination, and warehouse systems * Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety practices * Experience managing teams in a shift-based or 24/7 environment * IT literate (Excel and WMS/ERP systems) * FLT licence (desirable but not essential) Key Performance Indicators * Dispatch Accuracy: ≥ 99% * DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time): ≥ 98.5% * Stock Accuracy: ≥ 99% * Audit & Compliance Scores: Meet or exceed targets * Health & Safety: Zero lost-time incidents