Transport Shift Manager

Sainsbury’s Group; Catbrain; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a Shift Manager for their Logistics operation in the United Kingdom. The role involves managing shifts, ensuring adherence to company policies, and achieving operational targets. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and an ability to meet KPIs effectively within a unionised environment. This position offers a permanent contract with a 4 on, 4 off work schedule, promoting both career development and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership capabilities to manage a complex and unionised environment.
• Strong people management skills with an emphasis on consistency.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and achieve KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift to achieve operational plans and meet targets.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal compliance.
• Lead a safety culture within the operational activities.

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., 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., 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

We believe in providing meaningful work and achieving a real work/life balance. Here, you'll find both. Our Supply Chain team is the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories to our millions of customers every day. We leverage insight and data to anticipate customer needs, ensuring they get what they want, when they need it