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.
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