Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.
Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.
We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.
We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.
Be the first Warehouse Team Leader at our new Flint manufacturing facility and set the tone for best practice Warehousing activity regarding Parent Reels and Finished Goods storage and shipment.
This rare opportunity entails shaping processes, standards of working, and leading a brand new team of Warehouse Operatives from the front and watching the Flint site evolve into something amazing!
Working hours:
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Double Days
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06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 hrs
Initially, your day to day will look like this:
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Supporting your line manager and Warehouse team where required, covering absences/holidays to maintain a smooth operation.
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Oversee and support with stock checks, movements, shipments, and storage
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Assist in preparing parent reels for shipment to other Northwood locations, and support goods in (Finished Goods) to store until collected for customer shipment.
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Coordinate all shipment and goods in schedules, storage systems, ensuring adequate space is available, and Parent Reels and Finished Goods are stored in a safe and efficient manner.
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Maintain communication with hauliers and counterparts across Group regarding storage, volumes/quantities, and available stock.
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Set and maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety across all areas
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Support recruitment of Warehousing staff as required, assisting in interviews.
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Lead and motivate a high performing team, ensuring safety comes first, clearly communicating short term and long term objectives, and supporting your team’s learning and development, and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for:
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Team Leader experience in a Warehousing or Distribution Centre environment, ideally with Paper Reel storage
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FLT licence (B1 & B2 with Clamp Attachment) to assist your team when required
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Willingness to work in all areas as the Flint site is currently in the embryonic stages of commencing activity
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Clear, engaging and consistent communication with active listening
At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
