First Line Manager Night Shift

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead operations at their Coulsdon Customer Fulfilment Centre. This pivotal role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring smooth supply chain processes, and fostering a culture of growth and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in team management, warehouse systems, and health and safety regulations. With a commitment to work-life balance and flexible working options, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a company that values its employees as partners and is dedicated to building a happier world.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while implementing improvements.

Skills

Team Management

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Warehouse Management Systems

Stock Management

Health and Safety Legislation

Disciplinary Procedures

Job description

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Sector: Retail and Wholesale
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

About the role
As a Warehouse First Line Manager, you'll oversee the operational procedures of the warehouse and a team of Partners working in it to ensure the smooth running of our supply chain operation. You'll support the personal development of your team, creating a culture of inclusion and growth for everyone.

Salary range - For this role, the salary starts from £36,400 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Please note this role will attract a shift premium of 33.33% of the base rate, which is an additional earning of up to £12,132.12 per annum.

Contract type - This is a Permanent role.
Work Pattern - 37.5 hours per week, various shifts between the hours 20:00-07:00, 4 nights per week, working alternate weekends.

Location - Coulsdon Customer Fulfilment Centre.
Due to the working hours, you need to be 18-years or older to work in this role.

Key Responsibilities
Working in our supply chain operation is fast-paced as we aim to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers. On a day-to-day basis, you'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring Health and Safety and all legislative and operational procedures are adhered to.
• Keeping the operation working smoothly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing these with your team.
• Leading and developing a high performing team, acting as a role model for the Partnership.
• Making sure all Partners are treated fairly and respectfully.
• Supporting the wider teams within your site when required, including deputising for the Warehouse Shift Manager in their absence.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Experience in managing large teams.
• Able to demonstrate building great relationships within your own and wider teams, as well as internal and external Stakeholders.
• Able to work effectively with changing objectives.
• Experience working in a management role in a Distribution / Warehouse environment with knowledge of working with warehouse management systems.
• Stock Management experience.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience of dealing with full disciplinary procedures according to ACAS guidelines.

Next Steps
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Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

About The Partnership
We're the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:
It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.