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Warehouse Lead Operative
Warehouse Lead Operative Position at CyDen
Benefits
- Monthly Production Bonus
- Health cash back scheme
- Death in service cover
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (pro-rata for part-year workers)
- 5% Company pension contributions
- Company sick pay
- Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company social events
The Role
The Warehouse Lead Operative will be responsible for:
- Overseeing daily workloads
- Training and developing a small team of operators
- Controlling the management of materials as they move:
- Out of the warehouse
- Into production
- Back into the warehouse as built assemblies
- Ensuring all actions meet the highest levels of accuracy
- Preventing line stoppages by proactively verifying the accuracy of issued and returned materials after production runs
Key Responsibilities
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Operational compliance
- Use appropriate materials and handling equipment
- Follow all safety and quality requirements, especially regarding warehouse and factory safety
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Materials control
- Confirm materials from the warehouse prior to production
- Ensure correct kits are picked by the team for the production line
- Check parts and quantities match production order requirements
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Inventory management
- Monitor and maintain stock levels to avoid over/under-inventory situations
- Record movements and materials locations on the stock system
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Systems & documentation
- Conduct required checks on materials handling equipment
- Report any maintenance or repair needs
- Complete all mandatory records, including traceability records
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Continuous improvement
- Maintain the highest housekeeping standards (‘3’s/5’s’)
- Follow waste management procedures
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities in safety, quality, output, and cost/efficiency
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Production support
- Manage a small team of Decant Operatives to achieve desired quality and output standards to meet production demands
- Report operational anomalies to the warehouse team leader
- Identify resource gaps, including absence and holiday coverage needs
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** Additional tasks**
Carry out any other duties supporting warehouse, assembly, and packing operations.
Required Experience & Skills
- Proficient in using portable scanner terminals for accurate stock record-keeping
- Ability to interpret production output data to facilitate smooth stock movements aligned with production and despatch requirements
- Strong leadership skills to:
- Engage and motivate a team
- Ensure highest possible output standards
- Previous experience in a similar materials handling role
- Previous leadership experience
Required Education & Qualifications
General secondary or vocational qualifications, including:
- Maths
- English
- BTEC Certification, GCSEs, or equivalent
Competitive Offer
In return, we offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Highest annual leave provisions: 25 days (rising to 30 days with length of service) plus Bank holidays
- 5% Company pension contributions
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
CyDen is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.
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