Warehouse andYard Operations Supervisor
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies & Telfords.
Principle Objective
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Yard Supervisor will be responsible for the efficient running of the yard in terms of manpower, profitability as well as delivering an excellent service to our customers.
Knowledge & Experience
Previous Foreperson experience necessary
Health & Safety Awareness
Knowledge of all building products
Previous experience of working in a busy builders' providers
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the secure, efficient, safe, tidy and smooth operation of the yard, store & delivery areas of the branch
Ensure that our customers receive the highest standard of customer service
Organisation of deliveries and collections for both retail and trade customers
Responsible for the Health & Safety within the yard, ensuring quality standards are consistently kept to the highest level
Responsible for the delegation of housekeeping in the yard and surrounding areas. Maintaining and monitoring stock levels
Ensuring safe loading/unloading of customer or suppliers’ vehicles in line with Health and Safety policy and procedure
Hands on approach to delegation and supervision of employees in an efficient and effective manner
Ensuring all staff training is current and up to date
Consistently striving to reduce and improve all aspects of the yards costing, including hacker's costs as well as overtime costs etc.
Essential Competencies
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
Problem Solving/Logical thought process
Ability to prioritise workload
Effective team working and networking skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets
The flexibility and willingness to learn
Key Relationships
Branch Colleagues
Yard Operations Manager
Branch Manager
Regional Director
Sales Representative
Customer & Suppliers
Contract Type
* Permanent
* Full time 39 hour contract
* Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
Our Benefits Include
- Competitive Basic Salary
- Private Health Care
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Pension Scheme
- Colleague Saving Scheme
- Profit Share Scheme
- Colleague Discount
- Educational Assistance
- Wellness initiatives
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.