Warehouse Team Leader Operations

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

The Warehouse Team Leader Operations is accountable for leading the assigned team and for the safe, efficient and customer-focused execution of daily warehouse operations. The role combines people leadership, operational control, performance management, reporting, systems follow-up and continuous improvement to ensure that warehouse objectives and customer commitments are achieved.

Accountabilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

·          Ensure compliance with company procedures and health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, promoting safe and disciplined working practices.

·          Ensure incidents, near misses and deviations are reported, investigated and followed by effective actions.

·          Ensure employees are appropriately trained, instructed and authorised for their work.

People Leadership & Development

·          Creates and maintains a positive culture of safety, respect, accountability and teamwork, leading by example and promoting open communication across the team

·          Lead, coach and develop warehouse employees, creating a safe, respectful and accountable working environment with clear expectations and constructive feedback.

·          Do the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through development, performance management, succession planning and, where required, disciplinary actions in partnership with HR.

·          Own the employee performance and development cycle, including regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, training needs, onboarding, skills development and cross-training.

·          Manage attendance, absence and reintegration in cooperation with HR, and ensure workforce schedules, hours, leave and related administration are accurately maintained in Kronos.

Warehouse Operations

·          Own the day-to-day planning, prioritisation and coordination of warehouse activities across inbound, storage, replenishment, Kardex, picking, packing and outbound.

·          Align labour and capacity with workload, risks and customer commitments, while ensuring productivity, quality, service and operational deadlines are achieved.

·          Maintain operational overview, resolve or escalate bottlenecks and provide visible, hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor.

Operational Control, Systems & Reporting

·          Monitor performance through relevant KPIs and provide clear reporting on results, trends, risks, priorities and open actions.

·          Own the operational follow-up of D365 tickets and other warehouse-related IT or process issues, coordinating with key users, IT and stakeholders through to resolution.

·          Ensure operational data, handovers and management updates are accurate and action-oriented, translating deviations into corrective actions, owners and deadlines.

·          Maintains regular communication with the Operations Manager, providing updates on performance, people topics, risks, resource requirements and improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

·          Drives continuous improvement by identifying root causes, implementing practical solutions and ensuring improvements are sustained

·          Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, workflow, systems and customer service using structured problem solving and operational data.

·          Lead or contribute to operational projects and ensure actions and solutions are completed and embedded in daily working practices.

·          Encourage employee involvement and sustain improvements through standards, training and follow-up.

Performance Measures / Skills & Knowledge

Performance Measures

·          Safety performance and action closure

·          Attendance, workforce administration and training compliance

·          Productivity, quality and on-time execution

·          Customer service and backlog performance

·          Accuracy and usefulness of reporting

·          Timely resolution of system and IT issues

·          Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and closure of corrective actions.

Skills & Knowledge

·          Warehouse and distribution processes

·          People leadership, coaching, performance and absence management

·          Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: identifies root causes, implements solutions and sustains improvements

·          D365, WMS and Kronos or comparable systems

·          KPI management, operational reporting and data analysis

·          Planning, prioritisation and structured problem solving

·          Safety, quality and standard operating requirements

Experience & Requirements

·          Relevant warehouse or distribution experience

·          Demonstrated experience leading and developing employees

·          Experience with workforce planning, reporting and operational systems

·          Experience coordinating improvement activities or projects

·          Hands-on leadership combined with administrative discipline

Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure

This exciting position offers a salary between EUR 44,550 and EUR 52,200 (payable in 12.96 instalments). Please be aware that this range represents the pay range for all positions within the job grade in which the post falls. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, and location (country). 

We also offer the following benefits:  

• Annual Bonus Plan with a target of 5% of the annual salary
• Group/Pension Insurance
• 25 days of holidays and additional ADV days
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your personal growth
• We care about you as an employee and we provide free access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A unique, fun, and rewarding work environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance in the Marine segment of the recreational industry

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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