First Line Manager - Wakefield

TJX COMPANIES INC.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operational Leader to manage large teams and ensure smooth operations within their distribution network. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience in retail or hospitality, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop team talent. This role offers a competitive salary, a great work-life balance, and a structured working rota.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

4-day work week

Competitive salary

10% discount

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, manufacturing, hospitality, or call center environments.
• Proven track record of developing talent within teams.
• Ability to handle HR and payroll processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead large operational teams to achieve functional goals.
• Manage resource planning and metrics on shift.
• Develop a culture of performance and talent spotting.
• Ensure HR processes align with company policies.
• Find improvement opportunities in operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

TJX is an exciting place to work and we count on our Associates to bring our business to life. Staying true to our open, collaborative culture and values of honesty, integrity, and treating each other with dignity and respect is a top priority for us.

Amazing, supportive people. Top-notch training. Fast-paced work that makes every day different. You'll find all this and more when joining our TJX Distribution Team!

You may not have heard of TJX Europe, but chances are you\'ve shopped in Homesense or TK Maxx; these are part of our TJX Europe family

At TJX Europe, we\'re looking for Operational leaders to join our team. If you\'re currently working in Distribution, Retail Management or leading a team in hospitality, if people are your passion and encouraging your team to be their best is your drive, then we want to hear from you.

Our First Line Managers at TJX, play a central role in keeping our TK Maxx and Homesense stores stocked with the off-price products our customers love!

What\'s more, you\'ll be part of a supportive company that puts people first. So, whether it\'s shift patterns that give you a great work-life balance or the support to tackle any opportunity that comes your way, come and discover a role that\'s centred around you.

Day to day

• Leading large-scale, culturally diverse teams to implement operational and functional goals through partnering, coaching and leadership.
• Responsible for resource planning within the department, effectively handling day-to-day metrics across your shift in collaboration with the rest of the site.
• Shaping a culture of effective performance through hard-working teams and individuals, spotting talent and developing potential.
• Handling all HR and payroll processes, ensuring a fair and consistent approach is applied in line with TJX policies and procedures.
• Finding ways to improve what we do and ensuring everyone understands the standard process of their role.

About you

• A brilliant team leader and communicator, perhaps with retail, manufacturing, hospitality, production, or call centre experience
• A track record of identifying and developing talent with the ability to get the best out of every team member
• A skilled problem solver who can think on their feet, as there\'s constantly a new opportunity to address.

What you\'ll get

• Great work-life balance
• A 4-day, 36 hour working week with opportunities for overtime
• Fixed, 3-week rota so you know exactly when you will be working and only working one in every three
• Competitive salary
• 10% discount

Interested in hearing more? Apply today and Discover Different at TJX.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.