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Job Title: Warehouse/Distribution Team Leader
Location: Birchington, Kent (you MUST drive and have your own transport due to location and shift times)
Salary: £DOE
Hours: 4 on 2 off 6am - 3pm
**PLEASE NOTE**You will be required to work on the back shift (3pm-12am) for a three-month period during the yearYou will also be required to work an additional 16 shifts throughout the year to cover the other Team Leader.
Our Client:
Our client is a leading organisation that are dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the horticulture industry. Their state-of-the-art facility is designed to support the growth of produce. As they continue to expand they are seeking a dynamic and skilled Team Leader to join and lead their Distribution facility.
Role Summary:
As a Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our distribution facilities. You will lead a team of skilled workers, oversee day-to-day operations and contribute to the growth of their business.
Benefits:
- 36 days annual leave
- Company pension
- Medicash Cash Back scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced parental and neonatal pay
- Flu jabs
- Access to an online benefits hub
- Company social events
- Free produce
- £350 refer a friend scheme
- Health and well-being programme
- Innovation scheme
- Free hot drinks
Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:
- Coach and develop the team to consistently meet performance standards.
- Plan work patterns in conjunction with the Distribution Shift Manager.
- Work collaboratively across departments, coordinating activity to meet daily objectives.
- Regularly engage with MSOs to ensure understanding of the role and contribution to the success of the business.
- Deputise for the Distribution Shift Manager as and when required.
- Coordinate the receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of fresh produce and other goods.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure accurate order fulfilment and timely distribution.
- Establish, maintain and develop the training programmes to ensure staff are competent to carry out their duties.
- Ensure service levels are maintained by managing, planning and organising resource to load/unload vehicles.
- Discus with colleagues where necessary, to highlight/advise necessary working practice changes.
- Manage the warehouse areas to monitor space, equipment and tidiness.
- Service all production lines with produce, trays, and pallets as required.
Experience and skills required for this position:
- A minimum of one year's experience in a FMCG/fresh produce/warehouse supervisory role.
- Working knowledge of food production/handling procedures and processes.
- Demonstrable leadership, interpersonal, communication and management skills.
- Competent in problem solving, team building and planning
- Operating a PPT and driving a forklift.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to manage a variety of multi-skilled team members.
- Manage the high levels of flexibility and short lead times, whilst maintaining service and performance.
- Experience of lean manufacturing concepts and disciplines is an advantage.
Next steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .
Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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