Logistics Operations Night Shift Team Leader

Company Description

114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.

Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.

It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.

Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.

Job Description

Are you looking to be part of our winning formula? Are you a driven leader looking to share your experience and encourage new thinking?

We're seeking a Logistics Operations Team Leader to join us and drive efficiency and collaboration on a weekday night shift pattern.

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all Logistics floor activities during the night shift to ensure seamless operations, ensuring efficient booking processes, supporting the metal shop, facilitating the start of picks for the next day, and addressing any non-conforming work orders through reporting.

As a Logistics Operations Team Leader your main responsibilities will be:

• Supervise and monitor all movements across the logistics floor during the night shift.
• Ensure workflows are managed effectively to maintain operational efficiency.
• Verify that all goods and materials are booked in correctly and accurately in alignment with internal systems and procedures.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies to maintain inventory integrity.
• Provide logistical support to the metal shop, ensuring their operational requirements are met.
• Coordinate timely delivery of materials and address any bottlenecks or issues.
• Oversee and initiate picks for the next day’s operations, ensuring readiness for the day shift.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to confirm priorities and deadlines.
• Identify non-conforming work orders and raise MPI reports as required.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to the logistics team during the night shift.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and company policies.
• Act as the main point of contact for logistics-related matters during the night shift.

We are looking for a Logistics Operations Team Leader with the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a logistics or warehouse team leader role, with prior night shift team leadership experience preferred.
• A strong understanding of booking-in processes and inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (ideally D365) and inventory control processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and metalworking shop operations is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of MPI processes or equivalent quality improvement methodologies.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic logistics operations team, we want to hear from you!

Please note this role is working on a weekday night shift, Monday to Thursday 6.15pm to 4.45am.

Due to our Christmas Shutdown, we may not be able to review your application until we return to the factory in the New Year.