UK Team Leader

Overview

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.Responsibilities

Oversee daily inbound (receiving, QC, put-away) and outbound (picking, packing, dispatch) operations for the warehouse, achieving = 99.5 % inbound/outbound timeliness.Lead, schedule and appraise 10–15 team members (receivers, FLT drivers, pickers, packers); foster a safe, high-performance, continuous-improvement culture.Enforce and sustain 5S, HSE and IATF 16949 standards to achieve zero accidents and zero non-conformities.Proficient in WMS / SAP EWM for real-time postings; assist inventory keeper to resolve variances and implement corrective adjustments.Apply Lean / Kaizen tools (VSM, dashboard, standard work) to cut annual operating cost and reduce dock-to-stock / pick-to-dispatch lead-time.Liaise daily/weekly with commercial team, QC team, logistics team etc, to align ASN, dock appointments, dispatch windows and exception handling.Ideal candidate profile

3+ years experience of hands-on warehouse supervision in automotive spare parts or high-SKU warehouses, incl. 1+ years leading 10+ inbound/outbound staff.College diploma or above in Logistics, Supply-Chain or related; CILT(UK) Level 3 or equivalent preferred.Proficient in WMS / SAP EWM, RF scanning, Excel pivot tables; familiar with Lean / Six Sigma basics.Knowledge of UK HSE, ISO 9001, IATF 16949; valid UK FLT Reach and Counterbalance licence.Strong coaching, scheduling and problem-solving skills; able to communicate in English with a multicultural team.Fluent English (written and spoken, B2+); Chinese or other European languages advantageous.Results-oriented, detail-focused, resilient; willing to work overtime during peak and occasional night/weekend shifts.Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and qualification25 Days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidaysWorkplace pensionTeam building events and employee learning opportunitiesAbout BYD UK

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus ..... full job details .....