Logistics Team Leader

About the role

The Logistics Team Leader will oversee the Despatch area within the plant, ensuring that products are shipped efficiently to customers. You will manage a team, coordinate material flow, and uphold quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct shift briefings, focusing on safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental goals.
• Communicate KPIs to the team and re‑assign tasks as required.
• Apply company policies on appraisal, discipline, grievance, time‑keeping, attendance and training.
• Maintain internal and external quality standards to satisfy customers.
• Use visual management boards to share performance data and gather improvement ideas.

Required profile

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Willingness to attain a Level 3 Supervisory Management and Business Improvement qualification.
• Positive attitude to change and flexibility, especially with lean manufacturing methods.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and effective teamwork.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing methodology
• Use of visual management boards

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000 per year.
• Full‑time role, Monday‑Friday 7am‑3pm (potential shift change).
• Opportunity to develop supervisory qualifications.