Team Leaders-Country Road-Region 02
Overview
Woolworths is seeking a proactive Team Leader to join our Fulfilment Centre, driving operational excellence and supporting our functional team to achieve service levels and cost targets. You will oversee daily operations, facilitate meetings, and analyse data trends to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Strong leadership aligned with Woolworths values is essential to enhance team performance, employee relations, and operational success.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 qualification; relevant studies in supply chain or related fields advantageous.
- At least 2-3 years of practical experience in supply chain management, preferably within Retail or FMCG environments.
- Proven management or supervisory experience, with relevant training considered an advantage.
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes including inventory management, order fulfillment, and compliance standards.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings effectively.
- Knowledge of company policies, corporate governance, and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and operational accuracy.
- Flexibility to work across different shifts and temperature-controlled environments.
- Competent in using technology and tools such as scanners, inventory systems, and PC software for reporting and operational control.
Responsibilities
- Support functional team operations to meet service levels and cost targets through data analysis and operational excellence.
- Facilitate daily meetings (INVOCOMS) in the absence of the First Line Manager.
- Assist in executing the business unit's short- and long-term plans, budgets, and scorecards with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with end-to-end process standards including receiving, picking, validating, despatch, and inventory management.
- Analyse trends related to equipment control and replenishment, providing KPIs and recommendations to management.
- Support operational task allocation, follow-up, and team task completion assistance.
- Conduct operational floor-walks and review compliance documentation regularly.
- Identify training needs based on performance metrics and escalate for staff development.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, safety legislation, and corporate governance, escalating non-compliance as needed.
- Demonstrate leadership aligned with company values to facilitate talent management, employee relations, and operational success.
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