Teamleader

GXO LogisticsNewfoundland and Labrador, CanadaOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

Why this role matters

Are you a passionate people leader? Want to join a start up of a new site for a leading technology brand customer? We are recruiting a Team Leader for our site in Lelystad.

Whether you are an experienced Team Leader looking for a new challenge or have supported a team and are ready to step into a leadership role, we would like to hear from you. Previous experience in a logistics, warehousing, production or manufacturing environment is required.

You will lead and motivate a team, while driving continuous process improvements through Kaizen.

Supporting one of our key clients in the technology industry, you will report to the Warehouse Manager. Maintaining an overview of daily operations, ensuring the team works effectively and receives the support it needs.

For this role, you must be fluent in English, whats not to love working Monday-Friday 40 hours a week.

What's in it for you

- A full-time position in an engaging, challenging environment, with opportunities to develop your ideas and work independently within a committed team

- A working environment that values diversity, inclusion and equity

- A varied role with real responsibility, where no two days are the same

- Access to GXO University to support your personal development and growth

- The opportunity to take ownership of your success, with support for your development

- Competitive salary and benefits package

How you'll make an impact

- Manage team performance and develop team members through training and coaching

- Take accountability for achieving all operational KPIs

- Assign tasks and monitor completion to ensure accuracy

- Maintain a safe working environment and a positive team dynamic, addressing employee relations issues and taking corrective action when necessary

- Champion a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) mindset

- Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using 5S, Lean and Kaizen methodologies

- Lead start-up activities with cross-functional teams

- Make recommendations on hiring, termination, performance reviews and promotions

- Liaise daily with internal and external customers on operational matters

- Plan staffing and organise the team's workload

- Promote compliance with agency standards and foster a proactive safety culture

- Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of departmental processes

- Train team members to keep their knowledge of processes, policies and procedures up to date

What you'll bring to GXO

- Experience as a Team Leader, or experience supporting team leadership, in logistics, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing or a similar operational environment

- Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at different levels

- An enthusiastic, flexible approach and the ability to use your initiative

- Good working knowledge of SAP and Excel

Unlock the potential of your future

Your work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, enabling you to continuously develop and grow. We support your development so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for some of the world's most successful companies across industries such as e-commerce, food & retail and industrial manufacturing. In the BeNe region, GXO operates from more than 30 locations, with its headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website: www.gxo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

Interested?

Apply via the button and upload your most recent CV.

For more information, please contact:

Debbie Haywood - Corporate Recruiter via [email protected]

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Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.