Team Leader Warehouse - Solihull, United Kingdom - Hofer Powertrain Products

Description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for the Co-Ordination of Logistics staff & ensure safe & efficient operation of all personnel activities, from Goods Receiving, Material Movement & Line Feeding to the Loading of FG Components & Live Transactions within ERP.

The Team Leader will work with Continuous Improvement Team members to drive "Best Practise" & Improved process, reducing waste, driving out error & creating a well-trained flexible team ready to take on the ever-growing demands of 1st tier Automotive Manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:


General and Task Management

• Manage the Goods Receiving Operation to ensure that receiving, checking and logging goods in, is done in a timely manner & with great accuracy both physically & within ERP System (SAP).
• Work with All aspects of Logistics Function to develop process & allow Repeatable controlled Material Flow from Bulk & Intermediate storage to Wash Area & production Locations.
• Communicate with Material Planning team if error is found with any Receiving of Material & Quality Department if delivery does not match up to expected standards.
• Develop Process that support & Maintains stock accuracy. Investigate & encourage Team Interaction to find solutions & pull on all Logistics resource where required.

Relationship Management

• Work with production team leaders & Quality Tech's to ensure stock levels at the production line are kept within key expected levels to support production volumes.
• Proactively look for process improvements with respective departments to improve efficiency & remove waste throughout the logistics activity
• Work with MP&L Manager/Senior MRP to develop Team Training & Individual development plans to drive "succession planning" and demonstrate Internal Growth.
• Encourage Start of shift Briefings to understand key activities, concerns & or Company News or Briefings especially around Health & Safety
• Liaise with Material Planning to create an effective Delivery plan that allows management of resource in advance. Smooth Delivery schedules where required to avoid congestion.

Self-Management

• Role model the Company values and lead by example
• Display Health & Safety good practise in every decision, process & Area & encourage 2way discussions regarding Continuous Improvement.
• Direct and supervise all warehouse activities within the agreed section/area
• Responsible for overall productivity within the designated team
• Material Handling Team leadership
• Reporting to Senior MRP on a daily basis Sickness & Absence & provide company policy meeting with repeat individuals In Line with Company Handbook.
• Escalation of any Line Stoppage with initial report of "cause & effect". Feel comfortable to lead a full Investigation after resolution into "what", "where", "when" & "how" in order to perform lessons learnt & reduce repeat incident.

Skills and Attributes:

• Able to work in a team environment & lead a team
• The initiative to resolve and advise on Logistics related issues
• Experience of Running a fastpaced Warehouse where multiple Material fill systems are in place (Example: Physical Kanban/Min Max systems/Scan Box Kanban)
• Flexibility to suit operational requirements
• Must have good organisation skills, and be able to work within strict deadlines
• Accurate, with an eye for detail and have good communication skills
• Understanding of health and safety legislation in the manufacturing environment
• Excellent numeracy and verbal skills
• IT Literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Forklift Driver Trained (Counterbalance/Reach Truck/VNA) Preferable.

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

• SAP Experience in physical logistics Process (Scanning/Material Transactions)
• Forklift Truck Licensed recognised by the UK HSE Guidelines (RTITB or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 or Higher in Warehousing & Storage Preferable

Department:
Logistics

Hours: 38.5 inclusive of paid lunch breaks


Salary:
£28-31 *D.O.E*Holidays: 25 pro rata


Benefits:
Contributory pension scheme (+5%)


Location:
Blythe Valley, Solihull


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location:
One location