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Roles and Tasks in the Hub

Head of Country Operations

→ Responsible for the management of an entire region in Germany.

  • Leadership, coordination and training of the cluster leads

  • Direct interface between HQ, cluster leads and hubs

  • Lead and control the overall operations and performance in the assigned regions

In Germany, Flink currently has 2 Regional Managers, one responsible for northeast Germany and one for southwest Germany. Each Regional Manager is responsible for 2-6 Area Managers.

Area Manager (Cluster Lead)

→ Responsible for managing multiple hubs in a city or cities.

  • Directing and controlling overall operations and performance in assigned hubs.

  • Provide leadership, coordination and training to Hub Managers.

  • Direct interface between the Regional Manager and the Hubs.

Each Cluster Lead is responsible for one area (cluster) within a region. Each Cluster Lead is responsible for 10-15 Hubs.

Hub Manager

→ Management of one or more hubs.

  • Hiring of all hub personnel, including shift leads.

  • Training hub personnel on all major systems and workflows.

  • Execution of shift scheduling in collaboration with HQ.

  • Control Hub productivity and key success metrics (e.g. delivery time, post and pre-order issues).

  • Implement and control new work processes, systems or policies (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety).

  • Actively participate in the Hub (e.g., during peak hours, as a Shift Lead, inbound, or vacation replacement).

→ Each Hub Manager is responsible for one or more hubs. They are responsible for all employees of the assigned hubs.

Shift Lead/ Ops Associate + (Ops+)

→ Responsible for managing the early/late shifts.

  • Active participation in the hub (e.g. picking, inbounding).

  • Performing or coordinating daily checks (fresh, BBD, temperature check, etc.).

  • Coordinating Ops Associates and Riders during the shift.

  • Direct customer contact when there are challenges with deliveries.

  • Perform and coordinate inbounding, outbounding, corrections and refilling on a first in, first out (FiFo) basis.

The Shift Lead/ Ops Associate + is responsible for managing a hub during a shift. They are responsible for the Riders and Ops Associates during a shift.

Ops Associate

→ Performing basic tasks in the hub

  • Picking of the orders

  • Performing daily checks as instructed (fresh, BBD, low stock check, etc.).

  • Perform inbounding, outbounding, corrections and refilling according to the FiFo principle (First in, First out).

Subject to direction from Hub Manager and Shift Leads/ Ops Associate during shift +.

Rider

  • Delivery of customer orders

  • Operate the Workforce App to ensure smooth delivery.

  • Assist in the Hub as directed by Shift Lead or Ops Associate +, such as receiving merchandise or restocking shelves.

Subject to direction from Hub Manager and Shift Leads/ Ops Associate + during shift.

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