Job title: Senior Inventory Operator
Department: Inventory
Location: Delta Park, Fareham
GLS: U
Working hours: Sunday to Thursday 22:00 to 6:00
Shift: C
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY OR TEMPORARY WORKERS WITH 12 WEEKS SERVICE OR MORE
A brighter future awaits you.
CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.
Job summary – What to expect:
As a Senior Inventory Operator, you will be working closely with the Team Leader to motivate, guide and lead a team of Inventory Operators. You will ensure that customer requirements, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements are met.
In addition, you will:
Allocate resources to ensure that the shift tasks, objectives, and targets are achieved to the required standards within specified time frames. Control the flow of Inventory and Materials through communication with both internal and external suppliers. Oversee ‘in house’ Transport to ensure minimum disruption and maximum service levels are provided. Accountable for receiving incoming product from internal and external sources, identifying, and putting away, verifying all items are correct, complete, and present and available for picking. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects including analysing and collecting data as required. Investigate and respond to issues in relation to Inventory; communicating where necessary any relevant information to your Team Leader to ensure minimum disruption and maximum service levels. Manage the picking and shipping of orders for both internal and external customers as required. Liaise with external suppliers and/or the Facilities Department for repairs and services on lift trucks, plant, equipment, and vehicles. Have a good understanding and practical working knowledge of all relevant H.R Procedures; including disciplinary, grievance, recruitment, and inductions. Act on a wide variety of HR procedures e.g. recruitment, return to work interviews and some disciplinary measures. Perform cycle counts using Knapp ~ OSR/Baan/ JDA, physically count stock and enter data on the RF Guns and on to Paper Count Check lists. Oversee system generated cycle counts and monitor through to completion and carry out any audits required. Update PI Spreadsheet with cycle count data.About you:
We are looking for someone with an aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team to nurture a forward-thinking and flexible work ethic.
Experience & Education:
Basic understanding of the equipment relevant to the specified area including in house applications, e.g. Baan, JDA, Knapp, Tableau Reports. Able to use Microsoft Excel and other Office packages to create, update reports and produce business correspondence. Experience of contributing to management reports on a weekly and monthly basis. Experience of working on company projects. Good understanding of H.R procedures. Attention to detail. Able to drive vehicles in the warehouse. Good Standard of written and spoken English is essential. Prepared to attend additional internal and external training events and achieve recognised qualifications as required by the role. I.e. ILM Level 2, Lean Yellow Belt
Work Environment:
The post holders working environment is a large open-plan warehouse; temperatures in the warehouse fluctuate due to seasonal variations. All necessary personal protective equipment must be worn along with the use of the correct manual handling equipment and operating techniques. As well as some lifting the majority of products are transported throughout the building on movable cages which can also be heavy. Some working at height may be involved for this position.What we offer:
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holidays, shift allowance, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.
What you can expect:
As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.