About us
Ocado Logistics is the beating heart of our UK business, comprising a network of cutting-edge warehouses, spokes, and offices across the country. Our customer centric approach is fueled by a passionate team dedicated to delivering an exceptional shopping experience. With a focus on our people, we drive business results and maximise the value of our employees. At Ocado Logistics, we prioritise meeting the needs and fostering the spirit of our workforce.
About the role:
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead and inspire a high-performing team?
The Planning Team Leader will be responsible for providing accurate views of likely future labour, infrastructure and asset requirements, matching our capacity to customer demand through effective rostering, recruitment and asset control. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities for business growth and operational efficiencies. This can range from day to day analysis and planning through to long-term staff and budget planning. As part of this role you will be responsible for day to day and weekly interactions with colleagues regarding rostering, holidays and other aspects of roster planning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and Motivate: Inspire and guide your team to achieve ambitious goals and exceed expectations.
* Strategic Thinking: Maintain a broad perspective while ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
* Team Development: Foster a high-performing team by providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
* Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate with stakeholders across all levels, both internally and externally.
* Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, including after-hours support when needed.
* People Management: Manage all aspects of team management, including recruitment, performance reviews, and employee relations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Strong leadership, people management and team building skills as demonstrated in previous roles
* Well organised, able to handle operational day to day duties as well as ad-hoc tasks, able to respond quickly to changing priorities
* Good analytical skills with great attention to detail
* Proactive and positive attitude.
* High levels of customer service
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Advance excel (desirable)
What we offer you:
Our award-winning recognition scheme celebrates your contributions.
* Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy for a balanced life.
* Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme for holistic well-being.
* Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with an option to buy more.
* Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer contribution matching.
* Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive private medical insurance.
* Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and paternity leave.
* Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Shuttle Services: Convenient free shuttle buses connect you to work.
* Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to participate in our success.
* Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers and restaurants.
* Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Assurance for financial security.
We're dedicated to your well-being, professionally and personally. Unlock these exceptional benefits at Ocado Logistics. Explore our employee-funded options, including Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, and more through Benefits+.
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.
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