Manpower is currently seeking an interim Distribution Centre Team Leader, to work with our client who is renowned for over 130 years of commitment to improving global health and well-being, and become an integral part of their fast-paced environment.

The position is based in Tingley, Leeds and compensation for this role is competitive. This is a full-time temporary role to last for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Distribution Team Leader to join our fast-paced outbound operation. In this critical role, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely fulfilment of medical device orders that directly impact patient care.

This is more than a logistics role - it is about delivering for patients and customers, every time. You will play a key role in driving service excellence, ensuring high-quality standards, and building a high-performing team culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure all outbound orders are fulfilled accurately and within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Prioritise and manage patient-critical orders with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Monitor daily performance against key KPIs including SLA adherence, quality, and productivity.
• Drive a "right first time" approach, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance at all times.
• Act quickly to identify and resolve operational issues, minimising risk to service and customer delivery.
• Analyse performance data, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective improvement actions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Customer Service, Quality, and Transport to deliver seamless operations.
• Inspire, coach, and develop team members to achieve their full potential.
• Deliver clear performance management, including regular feedback, 1:1s, and development planning.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards are met
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned to company values
• Recognise and reward strong performance while constructively addressing performance gaps.
• Encourage open communication, teamwork, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience leading a team in a fast-paced operational or distribution environment.
• Good understanding of the objectives of distribution and how they fit into the wider context
• Strong focus on customer service, quality, and delivery performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and drive improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and engage teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

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