At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily warehouse operations and lead a team to meet productivity targets.
- Company: Join a leading distribution business in Belfast focused on customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy excellent benefits and the opportunity to work from home.
- Other info: The position involves a rotating shift pattern, including Sundays.
- Why this job: This role offers hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse setting and strong organisational skills are required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38708 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £32,000 + Benefits
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Pattern: 5 days from 7 (including Sundays), on a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.
VANRATH is delighted to be partnering with a leading distribution business to recruit a Junior Operations Manager for its warehouse operation. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for an ambitious individual ready to take the next step into a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
The Role
- Supporting the Operations Manager in running the day-to-day warehouse operation, and deputising in their absence to keep workflow on track.
- Taking ownership of a warehouse team and driving them to achieve daily output and productivity targets.
- Coaching, mentoring and supporting team members, while monitoring individual and team performance.
- Ensuring operational procedures and warehouse documentation are followed correctly and kept up to date.
- Carrying out routine safety inspections and escalating any hazards without delay.
- Championing a strong health and safety culture and upholding company standards at all times.
- Planning and coordinating daily activity across picking, packing, loading, goods-in and wider operational support.
- Communicating clearly across the operation and helping to build an engaged, motivated team.
- Keeping accurate records and ensuring operational standards are consistently met.
- Delivering against all warehouse KPIs.
- Bringing a continuous improvement mindset - spotting inefficiencies and helping to drive positive change.
The Ideal Person
- Previous experience at supervisory or team-lead level within a warehouse or operations setting.
- A proven ability to maximise team productivity and hit targets.
- Strong organisational and administration skills, with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-moving environment.
- A confident communicator with a genuine appetite to grow as a leader.
- Customer-focused, driven and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
- Computer literate, including Excel, Outlook and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
- Flexible in approach - able to adapt to changing schedules and hours where required.
- Process-driven, with a sharp eye for identifying performance trends and improvement opportunities.
Benefits: Work From Home Excellent Benefits
Junior Operations Manager TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: VANRATH
Located in Belfast, this leading distribution business prioritises customer focus and operational excellence. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including work-from-home options, while contributing to a dynamic team environment.
