Stock and Admin First Line Manager

Wincanton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Stock and Admin First Line Manager in Northampton. You will lead a team of clerks, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards. The role offers a fixed shift pattern and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Online Discounts

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Understanding of volume planning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to a team of Stock & Admin Clerks.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Conduct probation reviews and handle disciplinary investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Planning

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Excel

Word

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Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Stock and Admin First Line Manager to join our Northampton team. You will oversee, direct, and monitor the work and performance of all Stock and Admin Clerks on shift to ensure daily functions are completed fully, safely, and accurately. The First Line Manager must always adhere to company values, policies, and procedures.

This role offers a fixed shift pattern from 06:00 to 14:00, any 5 days out of 7.

How you will contribute

1. Provide daily leadership and direction to a team of Stock & Admin Clerks, ensuring timely task completion.
2. Lead by example, demonstrating company values.
3. Monitor team performance using provided tools.
4. Ensure excellent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and compliance with all safety procedures.
5. Adhere to operational SOPs and identify training needs for your team.
6. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and processes.
7. Liaise with other departments (Warehouse, Customer Service, etc.) to meet objectives.
8. Identify and address training needs based on individual and operational requirements.
9. Conduct probation reviews, inductions, 1-1s, and appraisals.
10. Handle disciplinary investigations and interviews.
11. Support the adoption of new procedures and technology.

What you will bring

1. Proven leadership and team management experience.
2. Understanding of volume planning.
3. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
4. Ability to work collaboratively within a flexible team environment.
5. Consistent, considered approach and positive attitude towards challenges and change.
6. Strong planning skills and forward-thinking mindset.
7. Team-oriented attitude.
8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
9. Commitment to continuous improvement.
10. Advocacy and role modeling of Cygnia Values.
11. Proficiency in PC applications, including Excel and Word.

Our Culture & Benefits

Alongside a generous salary, we offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, company pension scheme, holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more. We value our employees and provide opportunities for career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic setting.

Join us and embody our values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to equality, creating a workplace where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and strive to foster an inclusive, respectful organizational culture for current and future employees.

Learn more about how Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.