Operations Team Leader - Night Shift NEW Darlington Posted today 38,110.00 Darlington Distribut[...]

inploi; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Operations Team Leader in a busy distribution center. This role involves leading a dedicated team, maximizing operational efficiencies, and ensuring safety standards. With a focus on results, you will support management in achieving key performance indicators while fostering a collaborative environment. This exciting opportunity offers professional growth and the chance to be part of a renowned organization committed to excellence in supply chain management.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days with service

Staff discount codes

30% discount on Own Brand Products

Company pension matching

Access to Wagestream

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Management experience in a distribution or similar environment.
• Strong people management abilities and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage people issues and engage with the shift manager for policy application.
• Motivate and develop your team using training tools.
• Deliver seamless shift handovers and provide timely updates.

Skills

Team Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Operations Team Leader
Savers Stead House DC

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 22:00-06:00

Total Hours Per Week: 40

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the successful Superdrug Supply Chain, working within one of our three busy Distribution Centres as a Team Leader.

This vacancy is for the Stead House Distribution Centre in Darlington. The hours will predominantly be as stated above, but flexibility will be required across all other shift patterns.

Why Superdrug

With over 850 stores, we aim to deliver the BEST: The right product, in the right place, at the right time, at an unbeatable cost, through a skilled and committed Supply Chain Team.

About the role

A Team Leader supports the Shift Managers with daily management and coordination of site operations, leading a team within a designated area of the Distribution Centre.

Our operation at SHDC supplies stock to over 200 stores across the Savers network. This is a fast-paced role in a busy environment, requiring a passion for results to maintain or exceed standards.

Working as “One Team,” you will help identify and maximize operational efficiencies, encourage growth and innovation, and ensure safe working practices to create a supply chain that delights our customers.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Manage all people issues for colleagues in your area, engaging with the shift manager and people team to ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
• Motivate, coach, and develop your team using all available training and development tools.
• Be fully accountable for nominated KPIs within your area, communicating progress regularly with the shift manager.
• Review and develop processes to maximize efficiencies, communicating with management for implementation.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety team to maintain safe systems of work and risk assessments, ensuring effective communication of updates.
• Deliver seamless shift handovers to the oncoming team.
• Provide timely updates to the Shift Manager on daily operations, resolving issues as they arise.
• Model a site culture aligned with company values.
• Promote good health and safety practices across the team.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and reports, and deputize as Shift Manager when needed.
• Conduct team briefings when required.

Key skills & attributes

• Collaborate effectively with team members and colleagues to support business performance.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and IT skills.
• Management experience in a distribution or similar environment.
• Effective communication and engagement skills.
• Strong people management abilities.
• Understanding of cost reports, operational efficiencies, and cost management.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems.

What’s in it for you

• 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Two staff discount codes for you and a family member or friend.
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products in store and online.
• Company pension matching and bonus.
• Access to Wagestream, a money management app providing early access to a percentage of your pay.
• Part of a group working closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop, and Three UK.
• Part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets.
• Excellent learning and development programs.
• Join us and be part of something special.

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