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Distribution Centre & Facilities Operative

Employer
Unilever
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary
£23200 - £29000 per annum
Closing date
8 Dec 2020

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Sector
Manufacturing
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation. Our client, a blue-chip company are looking to recruit a Distribution Centre & Facilities Operative based in Milton Keynes. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, paying between £23,200-£29,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

This is a new role and requires an individual with strategic leadership qualities with previous experience in project/process management.

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting into and supporting the DC Operations Leader,

  • Lead new process change, E-commerce growing with Pan EU network
  • Lead G2M Activations and equipment sourcing to enable smooth on-boarding
  • Project Management and Operational Improvements required in the DC
  • 3P Production Management and Inbound Quality Standards

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that any IT and automated systems are accurate and up to date
  • Identify any DC improvements and make recommendations for change
  • Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space and propose new layouts to enhance operations and plan future capacity requirements
  • Review ways to reduce waste
  • Continuously review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Create and implement best practice warehousing principles, policies and processes
  • Ensure that machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose
  • Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency

Skills and Attributes:

  • Previous experience in project/process management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions
  • Computer literate with good numeric skills
  • Strong Oracle and Excel knowledge would be advantageous
  • Ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision
  • Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations,
  • Embraces personal challenge with confidence
  • Is resilient, assertive, optimistic and open to change
  • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
  • High levels of motivation and action orientated

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

Company info
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Unilever
Location
Manpower UK Ltd
C/O Unilever HPC
Port Sunlight
Wirral
CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom

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