Overview
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Farnell is recruiting a Shift Supervisor to join the distribution team on a full-time, permanent basis. If you are looking for a role within a global organization where customer focus is at the heart of what we do and a team that works hard and pulls together, we’d like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Manage activities including packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfilment, stock handling, storing, distribution and inventory.
* Support, coach and manage Production Operatives; build relationships and engage with the team to maintain a positive working environment.
* Learn quickly in a new facility, handle process and system queries, be open to a challenge, support team members, and contribute to onboarding new employees and day-to-day employee relations within your area.
* Work to provide a high quality, cost effective, and efficient service to meet current and future customer demands in the electronics industry.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Experience supporting, coaching and managing Production Operatives.
* Previous experience in a Distribution or Warehouse facility is essential.
* A people person with strong relationship-building and team management skills (large or small teams).
* Ability to engage with the team and drive a positive work environment.
* Strong communication and influencing skills; analytical approach; continuous improvement/lean methodology or change management mindset; commercially minded.
Benefits
* Life Cover and Income Protection
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Subsidised Canteen
* Long Service Awards
* Company Sick Pay
* Recommend a Friend
* Staff Discount
* Online Shopping Portal – Reward Hub
* Employee Assistance Program
* Give as You Earn Scheme
* Ongoing Training and Development – we are an Apprenticeship Levy Employer and open to discuss ongoing development
In this role you will be
* Experience supporting, coaching teams
* Working collaboratively, building relationships across different functions and teams
* Strong customer advocacy
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Analytical approach
* Continuous improvement / lean methodology / change management
* Commercially minded
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.
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