Shift Warehouse Leader: Drive Team Performance & Efficiency

Jobtailor; Blyth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to take full operational responsibility for day-to-day activities during your shift at our Blyth site. You will lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve demanding targets and foster a positive culture that promotes engagement.

You will identify cost-saving opportunities, drive efficiency and ensure all processes align with Health & Safety policies, escalating risks when needed. Strong people skills and proven leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous FLM level experience in a large warehousing environment.
• Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise warehouse operations.
• Strong people management and development skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for day-to-day warehouse running on your shift.
• Lead, motivate and develop your team to hit targets.
• Create a positive culture and actively engage staff.
• Identify cost saving initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Ensure processes comply with Health & Safety policies and raise risks.

Skills

First Line Manager

Operations planning

Team leadership

Job description

• Take full operational responsibility for the day to day running of the warehouse on your shift (through FLM’s and Team Leaders)
• Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve challenging targets
• Create and maintain a positive team culture, by actively encouraging involvement from all, to improve employee engagement
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement corrective actions where appropriate to maximise the efficiency of the warehouse operation
• Strive to make sure all operational processes are fully compliant with Health & Safety policies, while accurately identifying risks and escalating your findings

Requirements

• Previous experience at a minimum of First Line Manager level, within a large, fast-paced warehousing environment
• Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation
• Excellent people skills - the ability to effectively lead, develop and manage a team, whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success

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Soft Skills

• People Skills
• Team Development
• Motivation
• Employee Engagement
• Planning and Organizing