Warehouse Senior Team Leader

Job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn ! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. Your Role The Warehouse Senior Team Leader is responsible for leading daily warehouse operations within a fast-paced and dynamic logistics environment, ensuring efficiency, safety, and team engagement. The role focuses on people management, process adherence, and performance optimization through a strong data-driven and continuous improvement approach. Acting as a key operational leader, the Warehouse Senior Team Leader drives productivity, quality, and flexibility in alignment with business needs and evolving warehouse technologies. Main Responsabilities: People Leadership & Team Development • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of warehouse operators and shift leaders to achieve operational targets. • Promote a strong culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team. • Conduct daily briefings, manage workload distribution, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. • Foster engagement and teamwork through regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews. Operational Performance & Process Execution • Oversee daily inbound, storage, picking, and outbound activities ensuring service level compliance and efficiency. • Monitor KPIs such as productivity, accuracy, and throughput, taking proactive actions to address deviations. • Guarantee proper utilization of WMS functionalities and ensure accurate data recording across all warehouse processes. • Coordinate with planning and engineering teams to balance workloads and optimize resource allocation. Technology & Systems Utilization • Ensure effective use of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF technologies in all picking and inventory processes. • Supervise operations involving logistics automation. • Identify improvement opportunities leveraging automation and data insights to enhance process efficiency. Continuous Improvement & Change Management • Act as a change ambassador, promoting adaptability and a forward-thinking mindset within the warehouse team. • Analyze operational data and use advanced Excel tools to drive decision-making and highlight improvement areas. Safety, Quality & Compliance • Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, legal requirements, and company standards. • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to maintain a safe and efficient workplace. • Promote continuous awareness and training on safe behaviors and equipment usage. Main Requirements: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Logistics, Management or Manufacturing Engineering. • 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in structured, high-volume environments. • Proven track record in team leadership, with responsibility for medium to large operational teams. • Experience with automated logistics systems and technology-driven environments. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis). • Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs, productivity levers, and resource management techniques. • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams. • Dynamic, adaptable, and change-oriented mindset, capable of thriving in fast-evolving environments. • Analytical and results-driven, with a hands-on approach and strong problem-solving ability. • High sense of responsibility, organization, and resilience under pressure. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.