Shift Manager Designate

inploi; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dunstable seeks a Shift Manager Designate to support site operations and lead teams. The role involves coaching team members, managing budgets, and driving efficiency initiatives. Candidates should have strong people management skills and senior management experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include up to 38 days of holiday, staff discounts, and a company pension matching scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday rising to 38

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Company pension matching

Wagestream access to pay

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven senior management experience within a Distribution Centre or similar.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong multitasking skills to manage conflicting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of site operations.
• Coach and develop colleagues, ensuring regular reviews.
• Drive site development through efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize DC activities.
• Ensure delivery of KPI targets and budget management.

Skills

Excellent people management skills

Project management

Analytical skills

IT skills

Budget management

Job description

Job Title: Shift Manager Designate
Location: Dunstable Distribution Centre
Department: Logistics / Supply Chain

Role Purpose:
A Shift Manager Designate supports the Assistant Distribution Centre Manager with the daily management of all site operations, leading Team Leaders within the various departments on site. A passion for results will ensure that all specified standards are maintained if not exceeded, ensuring resources are planned and controlled. Working as one team to ensure that operational efficiencies are identified and maximized and within agreed budgets and timescales; Leading Growth & Innovation within the team, utilizing appropriate resources and safe working practices; to be an ambassador to help create a Supply Chain that makes our customer smile!

A typical day in this role includes:
Providing flexible coverage within our Shift Manager team on our AM, PM and Day shifts
Coach and develop colleagues, ensuring regular reviews are conducted, implementing and endorsing all agreed training and development plans
Drive site development through continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
Engage all operations across the DC to ensure that they are working in a collaborative manner with each other, to provide the optimum output, and review the necessity for corrective actions where required
Collaborate with Business Key Stakeholders to optimize all DC activities and its interface with its other areas of the operation; for example Transport, Stores and Supply Chain
Provide a comprehensive shift handover to the appropriate Shift Manager
Take a strong commercial focus with direct management of the targeted budget cost for your shift, ensuring the successful delivery of KPI’s; to contribute towards business strategy
Role model a site culture that demonstrates our company values
Be an ambassador for driving good health & safety practices across the site
Driving and leading, ad hoc projects and reports where required
Conduct site and team briefings where required
Deputize as the Distribution Centre Manager when required
Working flexibly to meet the demands of the business
Manage employee matters by chairing Investigation, Disciplinary, Grievance or Appeal meetings when required
Work alongside and collaboratively with The People Team to manage employee absence
Work closely with the Transport Team to optimize the DC activity and its interface with transport/warehouse operations

This job is a good fit for you if:
You’re a people person who is a strong communicator and great at building relationships
You’re resilient and would thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
You have a strong commercial focus allowing you to successfully manage the budget cost for the area of responsibility
You’re good at prioritizing and can effectively manage your own time and that of others
You have a solution-orientated mindset that allows you to be prepared for any challenges you may face
You’re good at using your initiative and professional experience to make clear decisions
Your passion for your role and our brand makes it easy for you to positively contribute to ensuring a site culture that demonstrates company values

What you’ll need:
Excellent people management skills
Proven senior management experience within a DC environment or similar
Drive continuous improvement
Strong project management and multitasking skills to enable management of a range of activities across different and potentially conflicting timescales
Excellent analytical and IT skills
Sound knowledge of cost reports, budgets and operational efficiencies, including cost management

Here's what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Come and be part of something special.

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