Warehouse First Line Manager

CULINA; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing support

Eye care vouchers

Reward & recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our Milton Keynes site, ensuring safety, accuracy and customer satisfaction.

You will manage a shift pattern (4 on 4 off, 6am–6pm), develop teams, monitor performance using WMS tools and SAP insights, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

We offer a competitive salary (£34,911), salary sacrifice car scheme and wellbeing benefits to support your career and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a FLM or Senior WH Operative role in a fast-paced logistics/3PL environment.
• Working knowledge of operational and people management.
• Strong computer skills with high attention to detail; knowledge of WMS systems and SAP would be an advantage.
• Ability to motivate and empower others, while providing staff with development opportunities and coaching.
• Adaptable to the team with the ability to consult others and communicate proactively.
• Ability to work in a systematic, methodical and orderly way to consistently achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key point of contact with administration, stock and management teams to resolve warehouse issues.
• Prepare and complete shifts handover documents and share data for seamless transitions.
• Performance management of Operatives using warehouse management system tools.
• Manage the team and ensure compliance with people processes and policy.
• Create training and resource plans to ensure the right skills on shift.

Skills

FLM experience

People management

Operational knowledge

Coaching & development

Proactive communication

Systematic/organized approach

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Warehouse First Line on a full time permanent basis!

As the Warehouse First Line Manager, you will hold responsibility for assisting in overseeing operations to ensure service levels are achieved safely and efficiently, you will be a vital link to ensuring customer requirements are achieved consistently.

We work with some of the largest well-known brands at this site, so the focus on customer needs and satisfaction is key in this role.

Salary:£34,911 per annum.

Working hours:4 on 4 off days, 6am-6pm.

Key Duties of aWarehouse First Line Manager:

• Act as the key point of contact in communication with the administration, stock and management teams to resolve problems or issues that have been identified within the warehouse.
• Prepare and complete shifts handover documents fully and distribute data captured on tracking documents for the next shift to ensure seamless shift transition operational continuation.
• Performance management of Operatives using warehouse management system tools.
• Manage your team and ensure compliance to people process and policy.
• Create training and forward resource plans with the support team to ensure you have the relevant skills mix on your shift to align to the capability planning tool.
• Ensure all compliance requirements are met with regards to key control, key logs, radio logs, scanner logs, MHE pre op check sheet.
• Complete all Safe & Legal and ensure they are signed off with a monthly WM check.
• Assist with weekly customer updates as and when required.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Proven experience within a FLM or Senior WH Operative role (ideally within a fast-paced logistics/3PL environment).
• Working knowledge of operational and people management.
• Strong computer skills with high attention to detail; proven knowledge of WMS systems and SAP would be an advantage.
• Ability to motivate and empower others, while providing staff with development opportunities and coaching.
• Adaptable to the team with the ability to consult others and communicate proactively.
• Ability to work in a systematic, methodical and orderly way to consistently achieve project goals.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.