Operations Team Leader – Afters

Job Description

Job title: Operations Team Leader – Afters

Company: Superdrug

Job description: Operations Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the successful Superdrug Supply Chain; working within one of our two busy Distribution centres as a Team Leader.

This vacancy is for the Northern Region Distribution centre; based in South Elmsall, Pontefract Working predominantly on PM SHIFT 14.00 – 22.00 though flexibility is required across all 3 shifts.

With over 830 stores under our portfolio; we aim to deliver the BEST; The right product, in the right place at the right time; delivered at unbeatable cost, through a skilled and committed Supply Chain Team. A Team Leader supports the Shift Manager with Daily management of site operations, leading a team within a designated area of the Distribution Centre. A passion for results will ensure that all specified standards are maintained, if not exceeded. Working as “One Team” to ensure that operational efficiencies are identified and maximised; encouraging Growth & Innovation within the team, utilising appropriate resource and safe working practices; to help create a Supply Chain that makes our customer smile!

Keys roles and responsibilities:

To take ownership of all People Management issues for colleagues within their area of responsibility, engaging with the shift manager and people team, ensuring fair and consistent approach to all company processes, policies and procedures

To motivate, coach & develop a team of colleagues; to enable them to carry out their duties in the most effective & efficient way, utilising all appropriate training and development tools.

Full accountability and responsibility for nominated KPI’s, pertaining to the area within which you manage, communicating KPI status on a regular basis with the shift Manager.

To continuously review and develop specified processes within your area of responsibility, maximising efficiencies, communicating the Management team for implementation.

Working collaboratively with the Health & Safety team to build and update all safe systems of work and risk assessments, for your area of responsibility; ensuring that all changes/updates are effectively communicated.

To deliver an effective and seamless shift handover to the oncoming team

To engage the Shift Manager in timely updates on daily progress within your area of responsibility, identifying and resolving areas of concern

Role model a site culture that demonstrates our company values

Be an ambassador for driving good health & safety practices across all team.

Assisting shift manager and fellow colleagues with ad hoc projects and reports when required. Deputise as Shift Manager when required.

Conduct team briefings where required.

Key skills & attributes:

To collaborate fully with fellow Team Leaders and colleagues to support business performance.

Excellent planning and project management skills

Excellent analytical and IT skills

Proven Management experience within a distribution environment or similar

Ability to communicate and engage effectively, with team and colleagues.

Strong people management skills

Good understanding of cost reports, operational efficiencies and cost management

Sound knowledge of warehouse management systems

Expected salary:

Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Job date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 06:12:57 GMT

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