Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Team Lead (Evenings) – Newcastle We...

at  Sysco Ireland

We are a leading supplier to Ireland’s foodservice and hospitality sector, and we couldn’t keep the nation stocked without our distribution centers. As part of our ongoing growth, we’re looking for fresh talent to support our dynamic and successful teams.
By joining Sysco, you are joining the worldwide Sysco Group that operates at a Global level, across Europe and the Americas. A collection of interconnected companies all working together, Sysco delivers amazing opportunities for our customers and colleagues alike.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Warehouse Supervisor / Team Lead to cover Evening & Night Shift. The role of Team Lead is crucial to the operation of the depot. This role needs the candidate to be flexible, hardworking and demonstrate good people-management skills and I.T experience.
This is a supervisory position responsible for the operational and personnel activities of an assigned area of the warehouse; supervising a section of the warehouse, providing leadership and direction in order to achieve organisational goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Compliance with and management of all warehouse and delivery processes across the site
Support management across shifts in monitoring performance standards and performance improvement
Ensuring facility maintenance and hygiene are maintained to the highest standard
Management of health and safety, incident reporting and investigation
Ensure security procedures are adhered to and managed
Ensure all equipment and MHE are maintained and used correctly

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and understanding of a variety of roles including driver, shunter, trunker, loader, selector, receiving and FLT functions.
Excellent knowledge of internal transport and compliance procedures as well as good working knowledge of Department of Transport regulations (Tachograph legislation, Working Time
Directive etc.)
Flexibility regarding working hours, start and finish times which will depend on the business
Ability to work independently
Candidate must have a clean attendance & punctuality record/ disciplinary record and health and safety record
Security conscious
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent people skills, strong communication, motivation & interpersonal skills
Fluent English written and spoken

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Understanding your customers - acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
Flexibility & adaptability - demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
Building effective relationships - candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
Communication & listening - exceptional communication skills - writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer and we’re proud of our record in creating positive, safe and supportive working environments where our people can prosper. Our diverse and inclusive culture means you don’t have to ‘fit in’ to succeed. Each of us shapes Sysco as a whole. And we value your potential as much as your experience, so if you’re looking for a fresh challenge, submit your application today.

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