Operational Leads (Warehouse Supervisors)

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Lutterworth
Salary
Competitive
Posted
29 Jun 2022
Closes
27 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Lutterworth are actively recruiting for multiple Operational Leads to join our Operations team at Magna Park, Lutterworth. Rhenus is one of the leading global logistics service providers with an annual turnover of EUR 7.0 billion. We currently have four sites based at Magna Park.

In your role as an Operational lead, you will effectively manage all operations related activities through a team of warehouse colleagues. You will ensure the day to day planning and running of the area within agreed KPI s.

The role will report to the Operations Manager.

Working hours: 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00, 40 hours per week (Rotating)

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday

Main Responsibilities:

Planning, monitoring and organising staff to achieve day to day activities.

Managing and following through with customer queries.

Ensure any activity logs are kept up to date.

Ensure all appropriate reports are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Ensure employee timesheets are completed and reconciled daily.

Comply with all relevant Health & Safety measures.

Ensure warehouse housekeeping is maintained to 5S standards.

Conduct appropriate employee administration related tasks such as Return to work, investigations, holiday planning, etc.

Provide solutions to team issues taking into account policies and ethical practices.

Effective performance management of staff including provision of timely and accurate performance reviews.

Promote and adhere to accident reporting, security and health and safety procedures.

Ownership of stock accuracy maintenance in your area: investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Support stock takes - when requested (note this will typically include weekends from time to time).

Create and maintain a positive team culture and work ethic, encouraging involvement from all team members.

Must be flexible with working hours to suit business needs especially during peak.

Attend development or policy training as requested by the business.

Liaise with Human Resources (HR) on Employee Relations (ER) issues.

Liaise and build relationships across all areas of the business.

Promote the culture for Staff Engagement and Continuous Improvement

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Good communication skills are an essential requirement for the position.

Ability to set standards and motivate team members.

Good working knowledge of a multi-user site in a computerised warehouse.

A positive "can-do" attitude

The ability to organise and prioritise a heavy workload.

Computer literacy essential, IT Skills, including advanced Microsoft/Excel.

Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken

Accurate and reliable.

Able to work as part of a team as well as on their own.

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines