Transport Shift Manager

Sainsbury's; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket is looking for a Shift Manager to oversee operations in their logistics department. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring legal compliance, and leading a team to exceed KPIs. Ideal candidates will have experience in a logistics setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. The position offers pre-planned shifts and various employee benefits, including discount cards and gym membership offers.

Benefits

Pre-planned shifts

Discount card after 12 weeks

Special offers on gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Logistics operation is essential.
• Experience of working in a transport/warehouse environment.
• CPC National/International is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational plans and meet targets.
• Apply consistent people management.
• Ensure legal compliance and company policies.
• Lead a culture of Health and Safety.
• Mentor and develop your team for progression.

Skills

Ability to influence at all levels

Effective communication

Knowledge of warehouse management systems

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Experience in transport/warehouse environment

IOSH certification

Job description

You don't get to be one of the nation's largest and most loved supermarkets without a brilliant team - and our Distribution colleagues are central to keeping our warehouses running smoothly, ensuring our customers can buy the goods they need in store.

We're looking for Shift Managers who can deliver excellent service to our customers through capable leadership of teams within the complex, unionised, Distribution function. After all, you don't get to be one of the UK's most loved retailers without exceeding customer expectations.

Your previous experience within a Logistics operation should enable you to engage, motivate and coach colleagues at all levels. You will be able to drive a strong team culture with a unified vision: delivering the best possible service to our customers.

We're currently recruiting for a Shift Manager on a permanent contract, working in our busy Logistics operation on an average of 42 hours per week on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, rotating days & nights, with the flexibility to fit the needs of the operation where required.

Overview

This role is key to ensuring the success of the operation achieving and exceeding its KPI’s. Reporting directly to the Operations Support Manager, with direct responsibility for the Warehouse and Transport Operation.

Key duties and accountabilities:

• Responsible for proactively managing the shift to action the daily operational plan and meet targets within budgetary constraints
• Apply a consistent approach to people management
• Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently
• Manage change as and when the business requires
• Ensure the site meets legal compliance at all times
• Ensure that employees are managed in a consistent way in line with current processes to help achieve business and personal growth
• Encourage continuous improvement to become part of operational daily activity
• Achieve and exceed KPI’s in line with the business goals
• Lead a culture where Health and Safety is part of our daily activities
• Ensure company policies and government legislations are adhered to
• Ensure all Health and Safety incidents/ accidents are investigated, recorded and appropriate action is taken.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external customers
• Supply accurate information on operational status as and when required including shift handover
• Mentor and develop your team to aid progression, succession planning and skill sets.

Qualifications, Key Skills and Experience Required;

• Ability to influence at all levels
• Effectively communicate at all levels in a variety of formats
• IOSH
• Previous experience of working in a transport/ warehouse environment
• Previous working knowledge of Warehouse management systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages
• CPC National/International desirable but not essential

Your benefits

• Pre-planned shifts
• Season ticket loan after you've completed 12 weeks of service and passed your probation
• Discount card after 12 weeks that gives you 10% off your Sainsbury's, Argos and Habitat shopping
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Cycle to work scheme available
• Full PPE provided