Team Leader

Warehouse & Transport Team Leader

Bonnybridge, FK4 1SN

Starting salary from: £39,240 - £49,050 per annum

Permanent
- Help us create a better future, quicker_

At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

As Warehouse and Transport Team Leader, you will provide an efficient, effective and customer orientated logistics service to the business. You will process material requests by liaising with internal customers and external suppliers and assist in the effective control and delivery of logistics inventory.
- What _you’ll_ be doing_

At Scottish Power our priority is to Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others.
- Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
- Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
- Lead a team of 12-20 employees
- Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order fulfilment, and shipping.
- Develop and implement efficient and effective warehouse processes to optimise space utilization and minimize errors.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliation activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage and prioritize order fulfilment based on customer requirements
- Plan and coordinate transportation activities, including route planning, scheduling, and carrier selection
- Monitor and optimize transportation costs while maintaining high service levels
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards
- Address any issues or delays in transportation and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and motivate a team of warehouse and transport staff.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training to enhance team skills
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, that encourages team member growth
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Implement best practices in warehouse and transportation management.
- Analyse data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements.
- Input data regarding stock and inventory into the SAP ERP system (Training Provided)
- Lead weekly stock counts locally and across the network as and when required
- Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety, and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
- Ensure the safe handling of any hazardous materials.
- Ensure a clean and well-maintained fleet + Warehouse environment
- Lead change initiatives
- What _you’ll_ bring_
- Proven experience in warehouse or transportation management roles.
- Strong knowledge of logistics and operations management
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (SAP) and transportation management systems (TMS) is preferable.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in warehouse and transportation.
- Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills.
- Proven experience in continuous improvement management
- Excellent Planning and Organisation Skills.
- Good Telephone Manner.
- Excellent Time Management skills.
- Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Flexible approach and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Developed skills using Microsoft Office Packages. (Word, outlook and excel)
- Familiarisation of SAP, Plant and Circuits, Business Objects. (Not critical)
- Valid Clean driving license
- Preferably Experience managing the operation of forklift trucks
- Certificate of professional competence (national +International Transport manager)
- Transport management experience
- Transport of ADR/Dangerous goods (Oil+COSHH goods)
- Experience with Hiab or multi-model transport
- What’s_ in it for you_

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
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