Job Description
A Warehouse Team Lead (Days) is required on a permanent basis for our client, a Limerick-based wholesale food distribution company. This supervisory position is responsible for operational and personnel activities in an assigned area of the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direct supervision of order selectors, loaders, forklifts, and/or other warehouse employees.
* Perform functional supervision including scheduling and making recommendations regarding hiring and performance management.
* Monitor and control production, overtime, absences, tardiness, truck shorts, etc. within established limits.
* Counsel, advise, and instruct warehouse employees in related policies, procedures, safety training, and productivity.
* Conduct regular coaching and counselling with warehouse employees towards meeting or exceeding jointly established performance goals and related activities.
* Supervise correct selecting of product, loading of trailers, and proper handling of outgoing product for on-time departure of trucks.
* Train employees and demonstrate employee duties.
* Conduct staff meetings and training sessions for employees.
* Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and orderly in compliance with HACCP and client foods standards.
* Provide appropriate training, retraining, and corrective action to prevent injuries and accidents.
* Perform administrative duties such as completing reports, maintaining warehouse operations records, and filing reports.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a warehouse management role or similar supervisory role essential.
* Excellent knowledge of warehouse procedures.
* Experience in FMCG environment.
* Fully flexible in relation to start and finish times to meet the needs of the business.
* Experience in change management and continuous improvement.
* Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
* Exceptional communication skills with experience in building and developing teams.
* High level of motivational and interpersonal skills, maintaining strong close working relationships.