Warehouse Operations Team Leader

Wonderful Workday

We are looking to welcome a Warehouse Operations Team Leader to lead our amazing In-store Fulfilment Operations Team.

Your remit will be to reach excellence in daily running fulfilment unit operations by assigning job duties to co-workers and communicate objectives and goals on a daily basis, whilst coaching and develop the operational teams.

Expected Starting Date: To be discussed with Line Manager

WHAT WE OFFER
• This role offers a starting salary of £26,739 per annum, based on competence & experience.
• IKEA is a Living Wage Foundation Employer.

• All roles are 39 hours per week, we have multiple roles to fill with different shift patterns listed below.
- Day shift, this will be working 5 days per week including 1 late shift and alternate
weekends.
- Flexible shift, this will involve working 2 night shifts and 2 days shifts per week.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% Co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• Eat for free every day from our healthy meal options in our on-site Co-worker restaurant or enjoy even more options at a discounted rate
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• 28 days holiday for our full-time co-workers (part time co-workers have a pro-rata equivalent)
• Enjoy a Christmas present every year as well as an additional day holiday given during the festive period
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
• Free on-site parking (Not Hammersmith or Greenwich)
.. as well so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• Relevant experience and proven performance in retail and/or logistics role.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in leading people with proven record of successful leadership delivering both business result and people development.
• Proven experience in working through others, set priorities, delegate responsibility, and give open and honest feedback
• Business-minded approach with a clear customer focus and ability to meet agreed budgets and goals
• Good computer skills • Ability to implement structural way of working within the area of responsibility
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English
• Problem-solving experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Lead the Fulfilment Operations Co-workers in the assigned area of responsibility to secure the highest goods availability, operational readiness always at the lowest possible cost.
• Take direct lead with identifying, recruiting, retaining, and developing the many talents in the Fulfilment Operations team, to secure a diverse, high performing team that can execute its assigned responsibilities with confidence and secure the future succession.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment throughout the unit and secure that the Fulfilment Operations Co-workers work in compliance with IKEA Code of Conduct, internal IKEA regulations and local legislation related to health, safety, security, and the environment.
• Secure effective, qualitative, and efficient daily Fulfilment Operations within the assigned area of responsibility by contributing to goal achievement, people, shift and equipment planning, create co-worker’s quality awareness to prevent and reduce damages, drive the implementation of local business plans/projects, and analyze existing workload to secure daily volume handling and meet seasonal needs.
• Support the implementation of the Customer Fulfilment Sustainability agenda in the assigned unit operations environment

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
All shortlisted candidates will receive information about the next steps via email.

We aim to get back to all candidates who have been interviewed within one week with an outcome.

For any advice or support, email Recruiter emma.jones4@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.