Warehouse Team Leader- Oldham in Shaw

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our Logistics team! As a Team Leader for N Brown you’ll work to effectively manage operational processes, resource and colleagues within our Logistics operation. You’ll provide an excellent customer experience for all of our internal and external customers within agreed objectives and SLA’s and you’ll drive change through a continuous improvement culture. We’re looking for people that are passionate about leading people and you’ll be a role model for our core behaviours and be a true advocate for our culture!

Shift pattern: 4 days on 4 days off. Your working hours will be 1:30pm to 1am.

Location: Our Logistics hub is located in Shaw, Oldham. It can be easily accessed via Tram which is just a few minutes walk away and we also offer free car parking for anyone who wishes to drive to the site.

What will you do as a Team Leader at N Brown?

• You’ll lead, support, motivate, train and develop the Logistics Operational colleagues in your team to ensure our Logistics Operational objectives are met.
• You’ll accurately log colleague time and attendance and you’ll ensure all colleagues' absence is managed in line with N Brown policy.
• You’ll make sure that delivery of all Health & Safety measures and housekeeping requirements are maintained and you’ll ensure there is a safe and clean environment for all colleagues and visitors on the Logistics sites.
• You’ll work to achieve production and compliance targets and SLA’s whilst making sure that we are using the most cost effective use of resource and services.
• You’ll also respond to adjustments in production plans and assign resource where needed.
• You’ll deliver the departmental budgets through effective manpower, planning and performance management.
• You’ll review performance and quality for your area of responsibility and provide weekly cost analysis.
• You’ll also review and respond to direction to investigate trends in MI.
• You’ll be flexible with start/finish times of shift in order to plan the day and provide accurate details for handovers for colleagues and be open to support business needs with flexibility of overtime when required.
• You’ll be multiskilled to manage several departments outside of your main department.
• You’ll identify process improvements and support implementation through the use of lean six sigma methodology to ensure the logistics operation is efficient and flexible to meet our customer demands.

What skills and experience will you have?

• To be the voice for your colleagues.
• Champion a true team culture for your colleagues.
• Champion People and Engagement initiatives for your team.
• Create a supportive, inclusive environment where your team are encouraged to do their best.
• Be open to feedback from your team and create ideas to improve colleague experience.
• Act as role models.
• Communicate honestly with colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

About N Brown

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

Our promise: We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply: As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!