Distribution Team Leader - Cupar, United Kingdom - Kettle Produce Ltd

Kettle Produce Ltd

Verified Company

Cupar, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Strong people management skill, a problem solving mindset and the ability to think on your feet are all traits we are looking for in this
Team Leader role.

Our
Distribution Hub is responsible for picking and moving to haulage of orders for our customers - giants of the supermarket world.

This role is all about providing guidance, instruction, direction and leadership of our Tuesday to Saturday Dayshift crew, as well as overseeing Distribution loading plans and other related elements of this busy department.

Salary up to £27,500 depending on experience

This role works Tuesday to Saturday:
Tues/Weds
Thurs
Fri/Sat

Experience of guiding, developing, instructing, and leading a small team
Experience within a production / warehouse / relatable environment
Distribution/Logistics insight in previous roles such as loading plans
Problem solving mindset and ability to think on your feet when challenges arise
Ability to engage with your team to keep them motivated
Experience of training, coaching, performance and absence management, appraisals and other meetings /reviews.
As there may be times when you are on in the Chill supporting your teams, forklift experience is desirable

What the Job Involves
~ Building a positive working environment
~ Be the link between your team and the shift manager
~ Carry out risk assessment/safe operating checks, and sign off
~ Planning loading schedules
~ Maintaining lines of communications with external hauliers
~ H&S insight
~ Ensuring everyone has the relevant training and PPE for the MHE they are using
~ Getting to know your team and learning the skills and strengths each team member has
~ Staff development, appraisals, other HR meetings and involvement in interviews
~ Encouraging and highlighting progression and training opportunities
~ Promote a respectful and inclusive environment
~ Maintain a check on physical and mental health wellbeing within your team, and manage any issues accordingly
~ Maintain effective relationships with other key teams across the business, particularly logistics and production
~ Focus equally on Distribution targets and the empowerment of your team
~ Supporting your team during busy times with their workload by being more hands on if required

What is in it for you?

PPE provided including safety boots, chill suits, gloves and hats
29 days holiday
Set shifts
Pension enrolment after 3 months
Enhanced Sick Pay
Free onsite parking

+ Monthly paid salary of up to £27,500 depending on experience

Training for new starts including

Food Safety Level 2, GMP training, Integrity & Segregation, HSE Policy, Manual Handling
Other training on the job including forklift if required
There is also the opportunity to request or be nominated for other training, provided by the Kettle Produce Academy

Where could your future lie?

We are looking for someone to join us who will take the team on, make an impact both on the team members and the department and give stability and support to this key part of the business.

There are opportunities internally once you are on board that can take you in any direction you wish to consider, but ultimately we're looking for someone who is going to make this job their own and make their mark.

Essentials to Consider
<> We are a 364 days a year company, closed only on Christmas Day. We work bank holidays, including Boxing Day.

The Recruitment Process
As a business we are committed to diversity and equality across all areas in the workplace.

Salary:
Up to £27,500.00 per year

Benefits: