Warehouse Admin Team Leader
Walsall | £31,750 per annum | 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Are you a hands-on warehouse or logistics leader with strong administration and systems experience?
Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing and distribution business for a Warehouse Admin Team Leader to join their National Distribution Centre in Walsall.
This is an excellent opportunity for a supervisor or team leader who enjoys leading people, driving operational performance, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth running of critical warehouse administration functions.
This is not a traditional office-based administration role. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and can successfully balance people leadership, process control, compliance, and system-driven administration.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Management Team, you will lead a small warehouse administration team responsible for ensuring all operational transactions, inventory movements, and system activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
You will play a key role in supporting operational performance through effective leadership, process management, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop the warehouse administration team
Manage daily administrative activities supporting warehouse operations
Monitor team performance, attendance and productivity
Ensure all system transactions are processed accurately and on time
Support warehouse performance through effective KPI management and reporting
Drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company procedures
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Support change initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Work closely with operational, planning and wider support teams to ensure service delivery targets are achieved
Conduct investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions where requiredWhat We're Looking For
Essential
Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment
Experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role
Strong people management and performance management capability
Experience managing administrative processes within an operational setting
Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving ability
Ability to lead by example and motivate a team operating at paceDesirable
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence experience
Manufacturing or distribution sector experience
Exposure to KPI-driven operational environmentsThe Ideal Candidate
You'll be someone who enjoys being at the centre of the operation rather than behind a desk all day.
You will have a strong operational mindset, be highly organised, resilient under pressure, and confident leading people through change.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who can positively influence team culture whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy, service and compliance.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £31,750 per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern
6-month fixed-term contract
Opportunity to join a growing and evolving operation
Exposure to a highly visible leadership role
Potential future opportunities for high-performing individualsApply Now
If you're an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, Logistics Supervisor, Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Inventory Team Leader, Distribution Team Leader, Warehouse Administrator Team Leader or similar looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Sheila Williams Mobile: (phone number removed) at Blue Arrow for a confidential conversation.
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