Warehouse Team Leader - AshbourneYour role as a Warehouse Team Leader will be all about making sure every customer receives the very best service, this includes the end customer in our stores and internal customers onsite which include your colleagues on the warehouse floor and colleagues from the other departments onsite. You will lead a team and we expect you to take huge pride in what you do, by picking orders for our stores accurately, in a fast-paced manner while adhering to Company policies and overseeing the site.Expectations include, good timekeeping and attendance, Health and Safety compliance, flexibility especially during busy periods, teamwork, knowledge sharing, ability to work in teams and to also show initiative.In return you will receive coaching and development in your role, continuous learning and opportunities to further your career when you achieve performance targets set by your Line Manger.Choice is an Irish owned and operated family business that has been trading successfully in Ireland for over 40 years. Thanks to our loyal customers we have expanded and developed over that time, and now employ over 300 people in our stores, head office and 2 distribution centres. Our ethos is to offer a large variety of quality products at the lowest prices possible, we always give our customers more choice and more value.General and Task ManagementAssist in running an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational demand and meet targetsTrain new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibilityEnsure inventory accuracy levels are maintained and issues investigated and resolvedEnsure stock movements are recorded accuratelySupport organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervalsIdentify any systems improvements and make recommendations for changeWhere possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouseWhere appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior levelAssist in planning future capacity requirementsEnsure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling trainingEnsure that all vehicles, machinery and equipment are well maintained and fit for purposeMaintain high standards of security in the warehouse at all timesEnsure team comply to Health & Safety and Covid measures and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environmentEnsure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiencyPeople ManagementManage time and attendance for operatives and support Management team with people management issuesCommunicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirementsSupport with recruitment and training of staff as well as monitor performance and progress to ensure targets are metReport progress updates, key achievements and any concerns to the Warehouse Manager and/or Senior ManagementRelationship ManagementLiaise with Ashbourne warehouse, Drivers and Transport companies as and when required in a timely waySelf ManagementComply with the Health, Safety and Environmental PoliciesAssertive, resilient and welcomes changeEngages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with othersProactively contributes to the team and actively committed to team developmentIs self aware and optimisticShows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealingsSkills and AttributesSupervisory and Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise othersGood communication and interpersonal skillsGood IT skills, and a basic knowledge of warehouse systemsGood understanding of deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor qualityGood planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlinesExcellent attention to detailOtherWorking any 5 out of 7 days including early, late and weekend shifts.Cycle to work schemeStaff discountEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEducation opportunities20 days annual leave