Purpose of role: To ensure that the depot operation performs efficiently and effectively to provide a high quality and cost effective service, delivering on all KPIs within budgeted cost.
Reports to: Operations Manager
This is a night shift role, working 22:00-06:00, any 5 over 7
Key Responsibilities:
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To ensure the efficient and effective achievement of all operational targets and key performance indicators.
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Constantly review site performance to drive maximum efficiency and productivity within the warehouse.by eliminating waste and risks to the operation.
- Drive and support continuous efficiency improvements across the depot.
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Drive a safety culture whereby each team member operates with safety as the primary concern.
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Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilisation.
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To adopt and promote a change culture within your team / shift
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To support the depot succession plan through identifying talent and supporting continuous professional development through, coaching and feedback.
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To conduct an objective based personal review twice a year with your Management team.
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To ensure all company policies and procedures around conduct, performance and attendance are followed without exception
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Ensure compliance to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
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Team building and morale / engagement Management.
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Effective leadership and Management of the shift operational and administration teams.
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Analyse shift performance daily using the Plan, do review process
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
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Experience in formulating action plans to deliver performance improvements
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Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the logistics industry.
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Proven ability to analyse complex logistical problems and develop improvement plans to include financial cost and benefits
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Demonstrable experience of working with clients in a positive and collaborative manner
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Efficient problem solving skills
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Strong report writing and statistical analysis skills
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Experience of budget planning and financial management
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Strong communication skills across all levels, harnessed to the ability to influence peers and senior managers
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Experience of culture change and managing others through a change process
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Significant knowledge of health and safety best practice
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Experience of managing in a large scale, fast moving retail logistics operation
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Experience of utilising and interrogating Warehouse Management system
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Performance Management / target setting
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Significant experience of managing complex disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings
Personal attributes:
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Objective and open to change
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Target driven with clear prioritisation ability
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Driven to develop themselves and others
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Decisive and consistent
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Energetic and enthusiastic
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Engagement with people around them
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Ability to coach and support
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Strong role model
REQ ID: JR-10423
