Shift Manager

TN United Kingdom; Minworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shift Manager, where you'll lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing productivity, and fostering a culture of excellence. With a focus on team development and operational efficiency, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. Enjoy a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, private medical cover, and a robust pension scheme. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply and become part of our winning team.

Benefits

Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover via Bupa

Pension scheme with a 5% employee and 8% employer contribution

Life assurance: 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition programs

Discount platform with savings at over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the shift team to exceed productivity KPI’s.
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Prioritization Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

WMS Systems

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Job Title: Shift Manager

As a Shift Manager, you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the Operations Manager in the day-to-day running of the warehouse. Your responsibilities include maintaining all aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse and ensuring products are picked and dispatched to the highest standards to meet contractual KPI’s.

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off Days 06:00-18:00

What will you be doing as a Shift Manager?

• Manage and motivate the shift team to achieve or exceed productivity and service KPI’s.
• Uphold the highest levels of health, safety, and hygiene, ensuring compliance with legislative and quality standards, and that relevant paperwork is completed and retained.
• Maintain high standards of Quality and compliance, ensuring the site meets Audit standards.
• Deliver communication briefings to keep all shifts informed of company and local issues, encouraging input and involvement from employees.
• Manage Goods Inwards to ensure quick receipt of goods without damage, ensuring stock availability.
• Develop team members to maximize their contributions and implement succession planning.
• Conduct disciplinary and grievance interviews in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and control sickness absence and conduct effective return-to-work interviews.
• Oversee time and attendance systems.
• Provide regular feedback on team and individual performance, highlighting good performance and areas for development.
• Plan manpower needs, including overtime and agency workers, to run shifts efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Enforce and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Manage training for teams, ensuring health & safety representation on shift (e.g., First Aiders, Fire Marshalls).
• Support management with ad-hoc duties within the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effective prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills to delegate, supervise, and motivate staff.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility in work and shift patterns.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of WMS systems is advantageous.
• Experience in packing or e-commerce operations is beneficial.
• High attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with suppliers and customers.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work through diversity and inclusion. We offer comprehensive learning and development programs, a range of employee benefits including:

• Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Private medical cover via Bupa
• Pension scheme with a 5% employee and 8% employer contribution
• Life assurance: 4x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Eye care vouchers
• Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month/Year
• Discount platform with savings at over 50 retailers

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam.