A Bit About Us:
We may have started small, but we ve always had very big ideas. We launched in 2000 and we just haven t stopped; a years worth of achievements always seems more like three at AO.
Our customers and now our biggest advocates, and we ve made millions of them happy. We ve even launched in new territories throughout Europe. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves.
But, we re determined to be the best electrical retailer in Europe, and for that, you need to be driven. We need to be bold enough to try new things, and smart enough to see them through. We need to care about people, and we always like to have a little fun as we do it.
More About the Shift Coordinator Role:
Reporting to the departmental Manager, the Shift Coordinator directs Supervisors and other Team Members (totalling between and 25) in the assigned processing / Goods-in areas in the execution of the company s responsibilities. Manages (lines, cells, or area) as an operational unit and is responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards for safety, product quality, internal/external customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing As Our Shift Coordinator:
Functioning as a first-line Manager over supervisors and team members
Planning and coordinating the hiring and placement of team members with his/her manager
Monitoring and tracking staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism
Understanding, executing, and ensuring consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices
Being responsible for managing and appraising team members job performance and recommending corrective action
Developing and maintaining positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony
Being responsible for leading and maintaining the Fridge Recycling/ Goods-in areas, meeting and exceeding performance/ efficiency KPI's and implementing change/ improvements collaboratively with other shifts, departments and subject matter experts
Utilising techniques to standardise current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify and methodically eliminate waste
Developing standardised work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process
Directing the work of Supervisors and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work and analysing production requirements based on current work volumes
WHAT WILL I BE EXPECTED TO DELIVER?
To maintain, monitor, and update the department s daily KPI board and graphs and initiate continuous improvement activities
To lead the implementation of team members ideas and suggestions, along with management directed initiatives
Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
A Few Things About Our Ideal Shift Coordinator:
The ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role
Formal qualifications in English and mathematics (GCSE or equivalent)
ILM level 3 or equivalent qualification
Must be able to work a 4 on 4 off rotating shift schedule
The ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas
IOSHH Managing Safely preferable
Why Choose AO:
It s not about the job you need now, it s about who you want to be and where you want to go. The thing about AO is that you don t have to leave to move on. We have the kind of environment where people learn and thrive and be the best they can be. That s our values talking.
We empower each and every person to push the boundaries of what s possible. We re growing rapidly and so should you. Our environment and our culture are vibrant and engaging, you almost have to feel it to believe it.
" Our people are our biggest asset, they re our culture: that unique, indescribable thing that makes us really different. "
Great People Deserve Great Things:
We ve designed our benefits to cover everything from big moments to little helps. As well all as the essentials, like pensions and holidays, we ve got our own "AO Perks" to help you with the little things that matter.
24 days holiday
At least 5% contribution pension scheme
Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24hr employee assistance programme to a subsidised gym membership.
If you fit the bill and are ready to join our fast-growing company as our Shift Coordinator, click "Apply" now - we want to hear from you
