Logistics at full potential
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a supervisor, at our new site in Farciennes, this is supporting a leading technology brand at one of our data centers.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced supervisor or a team leader looking to take that next step.
Previous experience within a logistics or Supply chain/manufacturing is required.
You will be leading a team of 5 initially as the site grows so will the team
* You are constantly managing and motivating your team from an operational level
* You strive for process and continuous improvements, with a strong focus on Lean principles
* Strong relationship management expertise liaising with the client
* You will need to drive due to location, initial training will be based in Ghlin
* You will be fluent in French and English
* Hours Monday to Friday – 37 hours a week
What you do on a typical day
Ensures daily/ shift distribution and light manufacturing activities are executed and accountable for performance shortfalls – develop corrective action plans when performance falls below target
* Manages performance continually; develops associates by providing training and coaching
* Supervises and develops staff and otherwise carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
* Assigns duties and monitors work completion for accuracy
* Maintains a safe work environment and fosters a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required
* Responsible for achieving customer metrics (quality and responsiveness)
* Focus on lean principles, 5’s, process and continuous improvements
* Monitor and adjust personnel scheduling to support all shifts and accounts, plan and organize staff workload
* Maintain daily- and week reports, documentation of processes that are followed by the department
* Consciously dealing with the reduction of environmental impact in terms of waste, energy, water and fuel consumption
What you need to succeed at GXO
Bachelor’s degree, in logistics, engineering, operations management, supply chain management
* Strong leadership experience needed within a logistics or supply chain/manufacturing environment
* Fluency in French and English
* Self-driven, resilient, and able to thrive in a challenging environment
* Analytical and ability to produce productivity data for reporting purposes
* Able to work in a diverse environment and gain exposure to an international working environment
* Committed to delivering high quality work and have a professional critical attitude and a straight back
* Result-oriented and like to work pro-actively, ability to use your own initiative
* Solid personality and are convincing in your communication
What we offer you
Fulltime position in an interesting and challenging environment, where you can develop your own initiatives and to work independently within a team of committed colleagues
* A position with a lot of responsibility, in which no day is the same
* Managing your own success and the necessary support in your development