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Job Description:
- To supervise all outbound operational processes, ensuring accurate and timely despatch of customer orders.
- Through effective leadership create an engaged workforce dedicated to maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of the Distribution Centre.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day to day management of DC colleagues, ensuring adherence to operating processes across areas including:
- Picking
- Marshalling / Consolidation
- Housekeeping
- Reporting and analysis of errors
- Resolution of queries
- Daily team briefs
- Undertake proactive performance management of DC colleagues under your control to ensure that daily targets are achieved within time & budget constraints
- Take a lead role in identifying & implementing continuous improvement opportunities, focused on delivering inspirational service to our customers
- Ensure compliance with all TVS SCS policies and where necessary take steps to address issues
- Ensure Health & Safety is paramount, and that best practice is continually strived for
- Be an integral member of the wider DC management team supporting, co-operating and working with others to achieve common objectives
- Maintain T&A system daily i.e. Holidays, absence, training, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Demonstrable knowledge of how a warehouse environment operates and its associated process flows
Knowledge of operating within a continuous improvement environment
Knowledge of exportation of goods is desirable
Ideally a member of the Institute of Logistics & Transport
Strong people management, motivational and leadership skills are essential
Ability to think on your feet and make key decisions when under pressure
Excellent communication skills are required at both verbal and written level
A pro-active, forward thinking problem solver
Good PC and analytical skills important
Significant experience of working within a distribution centre environment
Recent and demonstrable people management experience
Experience of working within a unionised environment/culture
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
GP consultation and second opinions
Mental health support
Financial and Legal support
Wellbeing and healthy living support
Employee referral scheme with financial reward
Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
Pass scheme (100 to undertake training of your choice)
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.
