At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dynamic team in a fast-paced distribution centre.
- Company: Join Farnell, a global leader in technology distribution with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, life cover, staff discounts, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and fun!
- Why this job: Make a real impact by fostering teamwork and enhancing the work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in distribution or warehouse management and strong people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Our team in Leeds are currently recruiting a Shift Supervisor to join us in our Distribution Centre at Logic Industrial Park, Leeds 9. If you are looking for a role within a global organization, where customer focus is at the heart of what we do, a team that work hard and pull together, our team are looking for you!
Our team have gone through a period of change following the on-boarding of a new purpose-built facility. To support this, we have newly created roles within the team supporting, coaching, managing, and developing our Production Operatives. Previous experience in working within a Distribution or Warehouse facility is essential along with being a people person and managing a team (large or small). Key in this role is the ability to build relationships and engage with the team to ensure the best working environment whilst having fun along the way.
Our Supervisors are key in the management of activities such as packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfilment, stock handling, storing, distribution, and inventory. We work to provide a high quality, cost-effective, and efficient service to meet current and future demands of our customers within the electronics industry.
Our new team members will be able to learn quickly; our facility is new and with this comes teething problems and ad hoc queries regarding process and the system. You need to be open to a challenge and support team members, whilst also being part of the process of on-boarding new employees and managing the day-to-day employee relations activities within your area.
Why Join Our Team:
- Competitive salary
- Life Cover and Income Protection
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Subsidized Canteen
- Long Service Awards
- Company Sick Pay
- Recommend a Friend
- Staff Discount
- Online Shopping Portal – Reward Hub
- Employee Assistance Program
- Give as You Earn Scheme
- Ongoing Training and Development - we are an Apprenticeship Levy Employer and open to discuss ongoing development
Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success. For over 100 years, the most common answer our employees have given to "What’s your favourite part about working for Farnell (an Avnet company) is "the people." Our true success doesn’t come from products. It comes from people. People like you!
In this role you will be:
- Experience supporting, coaching teams
- Working collaboratively, building relationships across different functions and teams
- Strong customer advocacy
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Analytical approach
- Continuous improvement / lean methodology / change management
- Commercially minded
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Shift Supervisor in Leeds employer: Avnet
Farnell, an Avnet company, is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth within the technology distribution sector. Located in a dynamic environment, our Fulfillment Operators benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a commitment to quality and accuracy in their roles, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
