Warehouse Manager

Wincanton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincanton is seeking a Shift Manager to lead night shift operations in Bristol. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure performance targets are met, and drive continuous improvement within the warehouse operations. We offer an engaging work environment focused on safety, development, and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share incentive plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits online discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse operations management experience above First Line Manager level.
• Strong competence in leading teams effectively.
• Demonstrable commitment to Wincanton's values: Trust, Integrity, Togetherness.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the night shift operations from 22:00 to 06:00.
• Directly leading 13 Warehouse Operatives and 1 Team Leader.
• Ensuring delivery of contractual KPIs and budget requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Agility

Job description

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Job Description

There is a new, challenging opportunity for an experienced, confident and capable leader to take up the role of Shift Manager, leading our night shift operations Monday to Friday (22:00pm until 06:00am).

How will you contribute?

• Reports to the National 3PL Manager
• Direct Line responsibility for the leadership of c. 13 Warehouse Operatives and 1 Team Leader
• Provide a focus on; onwards, upwards and outwards
• Ensure the delivery of contractual KPI's and budget requirements
• Ensuring effective communication throughout the operational leadership team; communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures
• Driving a continuous improvement programme, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness

What will you bring?

• Requires proven warehouse operations management experience above First Line Manager (FLM) level, i.e. proven competence in leading managers who in turn manage hands-on colleagues
• Must personally demonstrate the key Wincanton values: Trust, Integrity, Togetherness, Proactivity, Passion and Excellence
• You must have the energy, determination and commitment to operate in an environment where regular customer contact and scrutiny is the norm and effective customer communication is essential
• Fulfil the behaviours articulated at last year's Wincanton conference; be agile, be bold, be curious, be engaging
• The ability to support and challenge appropriately, in terms of the "what" and the "how"
• The ideal candidate should have full working knowledge of the interaction between operations, Stock and Systems, HR, Finance, IT etc
• Requires a true Behavioural Safety mindset

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Apply Now!

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!