Overview
Warehouse Team Manager 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Peterborough
“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary
Department: Fulfilment Operations
Number of Positions: 1
IKEA Peterborough CDC are looking to welcome a Warehouse Team Manager to join their unit leadership team on a 12 month fixed term contract to secure the needs of the business. In IKEA we call this a Fulfilment Operations Team Leader.WHAT WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be week commencing 15th of February.• Starting salary of £32,500 per annum, based on competence and experience. • 40 Hours working 5 days per week include 2 weekends per month. • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE • University degree (Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management) or relevant experience and proven performance in retail and/or logistics role.• Minimum 1 year of 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, organised, 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 analyse 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, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many. RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.• Candidates who are successful at interview will be progressed to grandparent interview. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email euan.mcgregor@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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