Operations Team Leader
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Yeovil
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 09 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 07 May 2019
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Operations Team Leader
About the Operations Team Leader Role:
Joining us as an Operations Team Leader, you'll work with the Deputy/Night Manager to manage the night shift operation in our warehouse location; role involves management of the night operation ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailer partners.
In this interesting and challenging role you will be responsible for:
-Planning and resourcing to ensure a smooth night operation
-Packing of all newspaper and magazine products using the tracking process
-Management of all 'returnable products' to the returns department
-Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs
-Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes
-Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks
-Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times
-Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and company policy
About You:
Although a track record in warehouse management would be desirable, people management experience gained in other sectors would be considered. You'll also be able to evidence:
-Experience of working in a fast paced environment
-Managing a large operation and the ability to liaise at all levels
-Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
-Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise
Although not essential, experience of working in Newspaper and Magazine distribution would be advantageous.
About Us:
Part of Connect Group PLC and the UK's leading newspaper and magazine distributor, Smiths News currently has a 55 per cent share of the UK market and distributes 40 million newspapers and 14 million magazines each week. Smiths News enjoys a 200 year-old distribution heritage, and serves 35,000 customers from its 39 nationwide distribution centres, operating in the world's fastest moving supply chain.
Working on behalf of all major national and regional publishers, Smiths News distributes a diverse range of print media to general retailers and smaller independent newsagents
About the Operations Team Leader Role:
Joining us as an Operations Team Leader, you'll work with the Deputy/Night Manager to manage the night shift operation in our warehouse location; role involves management of the night operation ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailer partners.
In this interesting and challenging role you will be responsible for:
-Planning and resourcing to ensure a smooth night operation
-Packing of all newspaper and magazine products using the tracking process
-Management of all 'returnable products' to the returns department
-Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs
-Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes
-Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks
-Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times
-Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and company policy
About You:
Although a track record in warehouse management would be desirable, people management experience gained in other sectors would be considered. You'll also be able to evidence:
-Experience of working in a fast paced environment
-Managing a large operation and the ability to liaise at all levels
-Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
-Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise
Although not essential, experience of working in Newspaper and Magazine distribution would be advantageous.
About Us:
Part of Connect Group PLC and the UK's leading newspaper and magazine distributor, Smiths News currently has a 55 per cent share of the UK market and distributes 40 million newspapers and 14 million magazines each week. Smiths News enjoys a 200 year-old distribution heritage, and serves 35,000 customers from its 39 nationwide distribution centres, operating in the world's fastest moving supply chain.
Working on behalf of all major national and regional publishers, Smiths News distributes a diverse range of print media to general retailers and smaller independent newsagents