Warehousing, Storage & Distribution (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What you'll Do We are looking for a Team Manager who is experienced in providing strong operations leadership to a team of frontline workers, developing the team's skillset, and supporting other site leaders. You'd manage and coordinate all processes and activities during the shift to deliver outstanding customer service.
The roster for this position is Monday to Friday 6.00 am - 2.30 pm, this is a full-time opportunity based at our Spearwood site. Our sites are a chiller and freezer environment; therefore, you must be comfortable working in cold conditions.
Some of the key functions you'll perform:
Planning and controlling KPI performance of a team, and managing all aspects of labour Maintaining compliance to health and safety and driving a safety culture Coordinating and managing work with sub-contractors and internal departments Managing employee performance and creating development pathways What Experience and Education You Need Ideally, you are someone who has exceptional attention to detail, prides themselves on being deadline-oriented, and can maintain a high level of productivity. In this role, you will engage with various operations and corporate staff and, therefore, will be expected to communicate appropriately with staff at all levels and work as a team player. It will suit someone with an exceptional ability to motivate and inspire a team and manage their time and conflicting priorities effectively. The role requires the individual to be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
If the above resonates with you and you feel you have the relevant related experience, show us your up-to-date resume and be prepared to discuss with us your experiences in:
Minimum 3 years of proven operational management experience. Demonstrated experience in managing large teams. Knowledge of distribution operations. Strong people management skills. Cross-functional leadership with multiple teams. Experience in effective decision-making in a fast-moving business environment. What We Offer: We want people to feel that they contribute to a purpose, positively impact our work culture and know the value they bring to their role. At Americold, we want people who are:
Hungry to achieve their goals and are passionate about getting there Honest, accountable and will call things out (good or bad!) Always looking for how to turn 'good' into 'great' In return, we will:
Set you up for success before you officially start with an onboarding plan that you help create based on what you want to achieve in your role Share, share and share as much information as possible to provide transparency on things like customer feedback, our engagement survey results, and our business KPIs results Provide genuine leadership pathways that consist of more than an online course - we have a dedicated team who work with you to ensure your goals and values are being met Physical Requirements The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions, with the ability to maneuver through the process of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, or bending. Must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity with hand and finger movements for typical office work. Must be able to verbally communicate, audibly understand and comprehend, and visually identify the important elements of completing assigned tasks. May require travel by automobile and airplane. May require a visit to facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing. May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lift, carry, position, or move objects weighing up to ten (10) kilograms. Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and scopes may change regularly while maintaining accuracy. Demonstrated ability to self-start with little or no direction preferred. Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions sufficient to partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
What We Offer: Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
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