Warehouse operations manager - united kingdom, luton, bedfordshire

warehouse operations manager (fresh) summary gbp58,000 up to gbp80,000 per annum - this isn't day-to-day management. this is inspiring leadership. our huge distribution centres stock every product we sell in our stores. and they never stop. 24 hours a day, our teams receive and manage products from across our many different warehouse sections, including fruit and veg, meat and poultry, alcohol and frozen goods. working alongside the logistics leadership team, you'll lead the fresh warehouse operations team in all aspects of operations, kpis and compliance, playing a pivotal role in fostering a culture of leadership and accountability throughout your regional distribution centre's warehouse operations. it's full-on, fast-paced and not for the faint-hearted. and you wouldn't want it any other way. please note that your application will include three online exercises, designed to provide us with a more in-depth understanding of you as a potential future leader for lidl. to find out more and even conduct a practice exercise, please feel free to visit the following website: (url removed) the process will also include a telephone interview and face-to-face selection event. we look forward to receiving your application. what you'll do manage colleagues in accordance with the company principles and the leadership model ensure compliance with uk law and lidl gb standards review kpi's and department planning fresh warehouse cost control and analysis health and safety reporting both personnel and equipment related capacity planning and acts as a lead contact for external warehouse operations inventory control ownership order picking, stock intakes and floor area management responsibility strategic planning and control of resources, personnel, and costs personnel responsibilities - for example recruitment, employment contracts and grievances agree goals and delegation of responsibilities to colleagues, including giving them the required scope and freedom to complete their tasks identify colleague potential using standardised tools for developing actions to drive performance what you'll need the ability to lead by example - despite unexpected challenges possess a detailed and thorough knowledge of warehouse operations experience with implementation of a variety of hr and recruitment policies and understands best practice experience working with a large, dynamic team the ability to identify and nurture talent and support others to do the same to demonstrate an ability to plan for the short, medium and long-term the ability to initiate stakeholder discussions and build lasting relationships both internally and externally proven experience of promoting a positive and motivational working environment and effective, efficient team a willingness to travel, sometimes overseas - the first 12-15 months may involve rdc training across the uk and europe what you'll receive you'll be well rewarded as a key player in the lidl team. as well as being part of a secure, fast-growing business, we'll make sure you have quality training and real opportunities to build your career. as well as your competitive salary, you'll get a company car, 35 days' holiday, a pension, private medical insurance, discounts on all lidl products and on a range of holidays, days out, cinema tickets and plenty more. please note your employment is conditional upon the company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the company, a satisfactory disclosure and barring service check. disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. this is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

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