Team Leader, Warehouse
- Full-time
Company Description
TOMRA Food is a multinational organisation and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximise food safety and minimise food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.
At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.
Join the resource revolution!
Job Description
As a Warehouse Team Lead, you will be based in our office in Leuven and will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating daily operations within our warehouse team. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring efficient inventory management, accurate product distribution, and compliance with safety regulations. You will lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse coordinators to achieve operational objectives and maintain high levels of satisfaction for both internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse staff to meet performance and safety standards.
- Allocate tasks and monitor progress to ensure daily targets are met.
- Conduct daily team briefings, delegate work assignments, and provide clear instructions.
- Monitor productivity and provide feedback or corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure health and safety protocols are followed at all times.
- Train new employees on warehouse procedures and company policies.
- Communicate effectively with other departments (e.g., logistics, inventory, operations).
- Assist in stock control, quality checks, and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest ways to improve warehouse processes.
Qualifications
About You:
- Proven experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree is advantageous but not required; equivalent professional experience is equally valued.
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and safety standards.
- Supply chain and shipping experience is advantageous.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate, discipline, and support team members effectively.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in both Dutch and English.
- A valid forklift license is required.
Additional Information
Why Work for Us?
At TOMRA Food, we offer a long-term career. Here’s what you can expect when you become part of our team:
- Hospitalisation insurance with dental care for you and your family.
- Group insurance (life, retirement, disability).
- Bike lease.
- Access to our share purchase program.
- Bonus on personal and company performance, meal vouchers, eco-cheques.
- 26 days of annual leave (20 statutory + 6 based on 39/hour contract).
- Be part of a mission to transform how we all obtain, use, and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste.
- Inclusive company culture that values diversity, well-being, and strong camaraderie among our teammates
- Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally.
- Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed.
- We love innovation, a collaborative environment where idea sharing and being creative is encouraged.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.
TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be made and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.