yusen logistics uk vacatures

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice. Yusen Logistics Benelux has branches in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden. We have about 1000 colleagues working on these locations.

What’s the job about:
The Team leader is part of the warehouse team where he/she coordinates the activities of and manages the Warehouse Agents. The Team Leader reports directly to the Supervisor Warehouse.

Main tasks:
To ensure the effective and correct functioning of the warehouse operation and an optimal service to our customers. The Team Leader coordinates and performs operational activities according applicable Standard Operation Procedures (SOP).

Sub tasks:

• Responsible for a (sub)process, (sub)department or specific set of tasks
• Planning daily work and manage the warehouse agents
• Executing and ensuring optimal execution of the warehouse processes/operational activities
• Follow up on In- and Outbound workflow
• Maintaining new and existing (customer specific) work instructions
• Tuning and cooperating with the Supervisor or Manager Warehouse Operations in case of irregularities and/or escalations
• Optimizing the workload amongst warehouse agents
• Ensure safe and responsible use of machines/MHE
• In case of absence of the Warehouse Supervisor executes tasks to ensure continuity of daily business
• Motivates the staff and ensures a positive atmosphere

Who are we looking for:
A great colleague who possesses following qualities:

• Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience with warehouse activities
• Experience with MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written proficiency in both Dutch and English
• Good communicator, on different levels

Why Join Yusen Logistics:

• Be part of an international and inclusive working environment that values diversity and encourages creativity.
• Enjoy excellent primary and secondary employment conditions, including work-life balance.
• Seize opportunities for professional growth and development, taking your career to new heights.