Job Title: Deployment Team Leader
Location: MJ Quinn Logistics Centre – Randles Road
Job Type: Full time
Department: Logistics / Deployment / Operations
Reports To: Deployment Manager / Operations Manager
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Deployment Team Leader to oversee and coordinate the Deployment area. This role involves leading a team of Stores Operatives, ensuring timelines are met, maintaining quality standards, and working cross-functionally with managers to ensure smooth rollouts.
(Full UK Driving license required)
Responsibilities:
* Line management responsibilities for Stores Operatives
* Be the primary point of contact for the Deployment team
* Report any issues/concerns to Deployment Manager
* Understands and Demonstrates Good Leadership
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
* Prioritises on a continual basis ensuring that key tasks receive the greatest attention
* Support Stores Operatives to meet delivery targets within Deployment
* Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changes in a proactive manner
* Identifying shortfalls in internal procedures. Using escalation chain for any procedural risks to the department and delivery numbers
* Preparing weekly and monthly performance reports to highlight peaks and troughs in areas and sending to Deployment Manager to assess accordingly
* Demonstrate ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to MJ Quinn management team that provides leadership and direction
* Daily/weekly audits of teams’ performance and collate data based on findings
* Support the Deployment team and feedback any issues to Deployment Manager that may be affecting team performance
* Assist with weekly/monthly stock counts and collate data based on findings
* Responding to any enquiries via e-mail
* Development of strong team working relationships
* Build relationships within Logistics
* Support the Deployment Manager in identifying inefficiencies and help develop new processes if required
* Implement and maintain general house-keeping processes to ensure a safe and clean working environment
* Assist in the unloading and checking of kit from any leavers; ensuring processes are followed with items being returned to stock or utilised for the preparation of full kits
* Assist with the loading of vans for Deployment
* Use the company resource planner to schedule and prioritise workload
* Assist with the stock transfers between all MJ Quinn sites
Person Specification:
* Be able to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
* Communicate effectively with all other departments
* Have strong planning, organisation, and monitoring abilities, with attention to detail
* Enjoy a challenge, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate all levels
* Be computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information
* Can prioritise work, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage business expectations
* Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
* Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work