Logistics Team Leader - Taw Valley at Arla Foods

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
• 26 days holiday & Bank Holidays
• Annual pay review
• 4 x annual salary life assurance
• People agenda commitment to training and development, with investment bringing ample career progression opportunities
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Access to discounted Arla products

How you will make an impact

As Logistics Team Leader, you will report directly to the Logistics Manager and lead a team of up to 28 direct reports within the Taw Valley dispatch areas.

Working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), you will oversee the full site logistics process – from goods-in and warehouse management to product packing, palletization and loading – ensuring seamless, efficient, and safe operations.

You will champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance, collaborating closely with other departments and support functions to achieve site KPIs and budget targets. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a high-performing, resilient team and supporting the site’s continuous improvement journey.

• Build and maintain a diverse and flexible workforce, ensuring optimal shift planning and effective coverage for absences. Lead recruitment, training, and development initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline and conduct regular performance reviews to support individual growth.
• Oversee all goods-in and goods-out activities, ensuring accurate documentation, proper handling, and robust record-keeping through regular audits.
• Monitor and analyze departmental KPIs, taking corrective action as needed to ensure targets are met.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness, ensuring all equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead quarterly projects aligned with the site’s business objectives, actively contributing to ongoing process improvements and operational excellence.

What will make you successful?

A successful candidate for this role demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills, excels in optimizing logistics operations, and embraces a continuous improvement mindset. Effective communication, a commitment to safety and compliance, and proficiency in warehouse management systems—preferably with experience in SAP—are essential qualities. You will thrive by showing adaptability and a proactive approach to change, especially as the site undergoes significant transformation with the construction of a new production line. Collaborating with project teams, integrating new processes into daily operations, and ensuring all logistics requirements are met will be key responsibilities. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting your team through change, clearly communicating updates, addressing concerns, and fostering resilience and engagement throughout the transition. Your ability to maintain operational excellence while championing change will be vital to the ongoing success of the site.