Warehouse Team Leader – Permanent, Early Shift

Function

As Team Lead, Permanent Early Shift at Merelbeke-Melle You will oversee the day-to-day running of the warehouse and ensure that everything runs smoothly, safely and to a high standard. You will combine operational management with a coaching approach and act as a visible point of contact for your team, customers and external drivers.

In this role, you will take on an active, hands-on responsibility within an organisation that is undergoing significant change. You will work on the permanent early shift at 5.00 am to 1.00 pm and reports directly to the Site Manager.

Your duties will include:

• Managing, coaching and guiding warehouse staff and order pickers in day-to-day operations.
• The efficient organisation of cross-docking, picking and packing in accordance with the agreed quality and deadline requirements.
• Maintaining smooth and professional relations with customers and external drivers.
• Ensuring that processes and records are correctly monitored in the Warehouse Management System.
• Managing administrative tasks such as time recording, and monitoring sick leave and annual leave.
• Maintaining order, tidiness and organisation in the workplace in accordance with the principles of 5S.
• Actively monitoring compliance with safety regulations, work instructions and environmental regulations.
• Rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in when operational needs require it.

Profile

For this role, we are looking for an experienced and people-focused team leader who thrives on managing an operational team whilst maintaining an overview in a dynamic warehouse environment. You have strong communication skills, are decisive and know how to engage people in a positive way when it comes to change and day-to-day priorities.

We expect you to have:

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in a managerial role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in an operational or coaching role.
• A strong communication style and the ability to motivate and lead a team.
• A coaching-based leadership approach that emphasises collaboration, respect and professionalism.
• A good knowledge of MS Office and experience with proprietary software or WMS systems.
• A good working knowledge of the Dutch and the French.
• Flexibility, the ability to cope with stress and a hands-on approach.
• A sense of responsibility, initiative and a strong sense of order, safety and structure.
• A forklift licence; that’s a plus.

You’ll fit into a working environment where passion, initiative, respect and professionalism are central to our organisation, and you are expected to uphold these values on a daily basis.

Organisation

Our client is a dynamic company, so you’ll immediately see the impact of your work and your contribution. You’ll receive plenty of training, allowing you to develop your skills further. In addition, they work together in small, close-knit teams, which fosters a strong sense of team spirit. In addition, they organise an annual gathering bringing together all the different branches, so that the company comes together as a whole.

Offer

You’ll be joining a dynamic organisation where your contribution is immediately visible and where initiative is genuinely valued. You’ll have a varied role with responsibility, the freedom to contribute ideas and the opportunity to develop yourself further through a comprehensive range of training courses.

In addition, you can count on:

• A permanent contract.
• A a competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Extralegal benefits as part of the overall package.
• An environment characterised by a strong team spirit and close collaboration within small, close-knit teams.
• A professional development plan to support your continued growth.
• A dynamic workplace where quality, safety and commitment are key.