Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between, our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
Keeping over 220 Lidl stores across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland fully stocked is a significant task. Our regional distribution centres manage this by matching supply and demand 24/7. With goods of all kinds flowing in and out, including fresh and frozen produce as well as non-food items, it is essential that they are received, stored, and delivered on time and in excellent condition.
Our regional distribution centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, requiring staff to cover both day and night shifts. Your shift pattern will be 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays.
Reporting directly to the Senior Logistics Manager in our Goods In department, you will be responsible for managing employees in this area of the distribution centre. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of impacting the success of all stores across the region.
We are looking for an individual eager to develop their soft and hard skills and advance within the business, enabling you to thrive, develop, and learn in this environment.
What You'll Do
1. Lead a team of Warehouse Operatives in our Goods In department, ensuring stock is received and stored correctly according to high standards across day and night shifts.
2. Create a performance-oriented and motivating work environment for all employees.
3. Participate in operational activities and demonstrate strong leadership by leading by example.
4. Manage and develop key performance indicators.
5. Engage with multiple IT systems integral to our logistics processes within the Regional Distribution Centres.
6. Perform regular quality control checks and product rotation following company guidelines.
7. Coordinate on-the-job training for Warehouse Operatives and trainees to develop employees and enable proactive work.
8. Develop and maintain team work schedules and plan annual leave.
What You'll Need
1. Drive and ambition of the highest level.
2. A results-oriented management style with a desire to succeed.
3. Confidence in managing relationships and motivating others.
4. Ability to lead a team and inspire others.
5. A proven track record of results, with experience working in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong multi-tasking abilities with prioritization skills.
7. Excellent organization and communication skills.
8. Flexible and adaptable work style.
9. Hands-on approach to managing people, controlling costs, and ensuring success.
What You'll Receive
We offer a competitive, transparent salary system that ensures pay equality:
* €51,000 rising to €65,000 after 3 years
* €35 premium per shift for unsocial hours
* 20 days holiday per year, increasing to 25 days after 2 years
* Company pension after 1 year
* Circle K discounts for all employees
* Opportunity to join our Leadership Academy for high performers
* Maternity & Paternity Leave top-up, Marriage leave, Employee Assistance Programme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. We accommodate applicants' needs and value diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion, or membership of the traveller community.
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