Operations Support Lead

Supporting our efulfilment operation for a well-known recognised brand. The site will handle the movement of customerspecific products including beers wines and spirits within a fastpaced warehouse environment.

As an Operations Support Lead you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse ensuring all required technical equipment is in place and running as it should. You will lead a team and whilst carrying out their duties always maintain Health and Safety and provide a knowledgeable solutions-based approach to the Warehouse to ensure the smooth day to day running of this technical function. You will liaise with various Contractors and Customer to deliver service plans and maintain critical inventory on site.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 40 hour week 

Key duties of an Operations Support Lead:

• Responsible for the upkeep of the Critical inventory. 
• Ensure all relevant equipment remains compliant and fit for purpose. 
• Work closely with 3rd party suppliers contractors and liaisons with Customer Ops Excellence teams.
• Assist the picking and packing team by providing engineering solutions to assist in operational capacity. 
• Monitoring all machines and ancillary plant to drive efficiency and reliability. 
• Carry out planned maintenance inspections and complete repairs with little disruption to the Operational schedules. 
• Look for opportunities to continuously improve performance. 
• Follow set procedures and guidelines with respect to Health and Safety and COMAH Regulations. 
• Ensure good working practices and housekeeping are adhered to. 
• Providing weekly reports to senior management on status of operational equipment. 
• Proactively make recommendations regarding the equipment to meet the site operational requirements and future development. 
• Manage and develop the team identifying key team members for the future and ensure they are able to fuel the Companys growth and succession plans.
• Recruit train and retain a team of staff that are committed to quality in line with the customers expectations as a premium brand. 

Qualifications :

• A demonstrable track record in managing high volume high service driven warehouse operations. 
• Ability to think and work both strategically and operationally. 
• A successful builder and leader of large and diverse teams. 
• A positive can do outlook with the determination and tenacity to succeed. 
• Proven ability of where personal drive commitment and enthusiasm has led to Business success.
• Experience of CIP ideally including formal programs such as Kaizan Six Sigma and Lean would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills ability to converse at all levels.
• Previous knowledge and experience or a retail type environment would be an advantage.
• A highly confident and proactive individual able to represent the Company and customer.

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave  Competitive holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Company Bonus   We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme .
• Private Medical Cover  This gives you peace of mind you have choice flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme  we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x4 your annual salary .
• Wellness  Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers  We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition  We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time