About this role
Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
If you are looking for a role within a global organisation, where customer focus is at the heart of what we do, a team that work hard and pull together our team are looking for you!
Our team have gone through a period of change following the on-boarding of a new purpose build facility, to support this we have newly created roles within the team supporting, coaching, managing, coaching and developing our Production Operatives. Previous experience in working within a Distribution or Warehouse facility is essential along with being a people person and managing a team (large or small). Key in this role is the ability to build relationships and engaging with the team to ensure the best working environment whilst having fun along the way.
Our Supervisors are key in the management of activities such packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfilment, stock handling, storing, distribution and the inventory. We work to provide a high quality, cost effective, and efficient service to meet current and future demands of our customers within the electronics industry.
Our new team members will be able to learn quickly, our facility is new and with this comes teething problems, ad hoc queries regarding process and the system, so you need to be open to a challenge and supporting team members, whilst also part of the process of on-boarding new employees and managing the day to day employee relations activities within your area.
Why Join Our Team:
In addition to having competitive salary and being part of a team striving to be the best, we offer a number of benefits including but not limited to:
- Life Cover and Income Protection
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Subsidised Canteen
- Long Service Awards
- Company Sick Pay
- Recommend a Friend
- Staff Discount
- Online Shopping Portal – Reward Hub
- Employee Assistance Program
- Give as You Earn Scheme
- Ongoing Training and Development - we are an Apprenticeship Levy Employer and open to discuss ongoing development
Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success. For over 100 years, the most common answer our employees have given to "What’s your favourite part about working for Farnell (an Avnet company) is "the people." Not working on space shuttles. Not bringing the newest AI-powered IoT innovations to market. Our true success doesn’t come from products. It comes from people. People like you!
In this role you will be?
- Experience supporting, coaching teams
- Working collaboratively, building relationships across different functions and teams.
- Strong customer advocacy
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Analytical approach
- Continuous improvement / lean methodology / change management
- Commercially minded
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
Other facts
About Avnet
We are Farnell Global. The fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 48 localised websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,300 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK.
We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
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What you'll do
- The Shift Supervisor will manage activities such as packing, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, stock handling, and distribution. They will also support and coach Production Operatives while ensuring a positive working environment.
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