About this opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Operations Team Leader based at our Botcherby site located in Carlisle (UK) which is one of Crown’s biggest plants in Europe. This is an exciting time to join Crown; Planned ends volume for 2025 is currently 5.5 billion, we expect this to rise to over 8 billion with the planned investment and with 3 can lines installed as well; our capacity is in excess of 1.5 billion cans with the potential to grow further.

Our Botcherby plant operates a continuous shift pattern, the hours for this role are 12 hour shifts, 2 days 6-6, 2 nights 6-6 and 4 days off.

Key accountabilities will be:

Serve as the primary on-site contact for all logistics and supply chain operations, supporting the broader Crown logistics network. 

Manage FLT operations to ensure adequate staffing levels, performance, compliance, and safety across the entire site.

Coordinate internal movements with external and internal transport and warehouse functions, ensuring efficient planning and execution. 

Process all receipts for incoming collections and deliveries.

Provide essential support to the Warehouse, Stores, and Shipping Supervisor, as well as material planners, to maintain stock integrity. 

Assist in data input into the MRP system and other necessary KPI performance trackers and procedures derived from stock takes, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate should have:

An RTITB/IPAF counterbalance Forklift licence
Previous experience leading a team in a warehouse or logistics role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures and strict safety protocols.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Literacy and numeracy skills for maintaining accurate records.
Physical ability to perform manual tasks.
The ability to motivate a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and other team members.
Familiarisation with Microsoft office applications and SAP WMS.
Quality and customer orientation / commercial awareness.
Continuous improvement and team development are essential skills to have for this role.

Preferred:

Experience of food manufacturing and HACCP

The Terms & Conditions of Employment are those associated with a large, progressive company and include competitive salary, non-contractual bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and subsidised dental care.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we want to hear from you:

Please apply through our website uploading your CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply for the position and what you feel you could bring to the role.