Warehouse Team Lead

Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants, and bars throughout the country that make up our customers. 

We are currently looking to recruit a Warehouse Team Lead to work in our Cork Distribution centre on the Evening/Night shift. This is a supervisory position responsible for the operational and personnel activities of an assigned area of the warehouse; supervising a section of the warehouse, providing leadership and direction in order to achieve organisational goal. 

The successful candidate will have a desire to build experience in leading and building teams to drive best in class performance, accuracy and engagement. You will also be responsible for supporting our vision to being our customers most valued and trusted business partner.  

Key Accountabilities: 

• Ensure that products are selected accurately, safely and in a timely manner.  

• Actively manage shift performance within established processes to achieve best results.  

• Oversee the correct intake / receipting of products when required.  

• Ensure that all vehicles are loaded and dispatched accurately and on time.  

• Engage with warehouse lead/management team and provide guidance and coaching where required.  

• Assist in motivating warehouse team and managing through performance KPI’s.  

• Lead by example by coaching, motivating and inspiring warehouse team.  

• Liaise with support staff, managers and supervisors in all departments.  

• Familiarise, embed and apply all operational company policies and procedures.  

• Ensure health and safety and food hygiene standards are continuously upheld.  

• Identification and implementation of operational efficiencies within each function.  

• Familiarisation and management of team performance and take relevant action accordingly.  

• Deal with personnel issues as per company policies and liaise with HR as required.  

• Any other such duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to you by your manager.  

Requirements: 

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Management role or similar supervisory role desirable.  

• Experience in FMCG environment, with excellent knowledge of warehouse procedures.  

• Fully flexible in relation to start and finish times to meet the needs of the business.  

• Experience in change management and continuous improvement.  

• Excellent timekeeping and attendance.  

• Exceptional communication skills with experience in building and developing teams.  

• High level of motivational and interpersonal skills, maintaining strong close working relationships.  

Core Competencies: 

• Understanding Your Customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.  

• Flexibility & Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.  

• Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.  

• Communication & Listening – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style. Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.  

Benefits:  

• €44,151.47 + Night Shift Allowance

• Pension  

• Wellbeing day  

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)  

• Family Leave Entitlements  

• Colleague Discount - on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products.  

• Expert Training & Development  

• Sysco Socials - get to know the full team at monthly lunches and incentives.  

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business. 

Sysco are an equal opportunity employer. 

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