Distribution Supervisor

Team Leader (Cargo Handling, Logistics, Warehousing) – Paper Products Sheerness, Kent Full time, Permanent 45 hours per week Salary: £51,337 27 days hol + BH plus ability to buy/sell additional leave Family Private Medical Insurance Access to other Flexible Benefits including Medicash, Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Bike2Work, Car Scheme, iPad scheme etc Our esteemed port services customer is seeking a Team Leader to head up their team of 5 operators and 1 chargehand at their busy Forest Products Dept, based at the port of Sheerness. It is the largest terminal of its kind in the UK, handling 1.3 million tonnes of timber and forest products a year. The Port of Sheerness is a key commercial port for South East England. It is part of a unique and innovative port network operated by our client; connecting the UK and Ireland with the rest of the world. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a port environment (storage/warehousing/distribution) and will have preferably worked with paper/forest products. However, a suitably experienced person with the right skills and experience in warehousing/distribution could also be successful in the role. The successful candidate will responsible for own Health and Safety and that of those working around you. Responsible for leading the team unloading, receipt, storage, picking, loading and despatching of customer goods whilst maintaining a high level of stock integrity and customer service. Responsible for the planning and execution of operational loading and cargo receipt teams. Required to be adaptable to shipping and transport changes. Expectations * Responsible for day-to-day operational safety, quality and cost. * Ensure goods receipt, storage, pick and despatch functions operate efficiently and maintaining a * high level of stock integrity. * Management of the team performance through employee engagement. Main Responsibilities * Ensure full compliance with Safety 365 at London Medway. * Manage your team and c