Warehouse Manager (Nights)

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Warehouse professional as they look to recruit a Warehouse Manager (Nights) at their site in Harlow, Essex on a Sunday – Thursday shift. The shift runs from 1800hrs to 0600hrs and you will be required to work c40 hours a week across the shift, depending on volume and business.

Reporting into the General Manager and with Direct Reports across 4 Warehouse Shift Managers, managing a team of c60 FTEs within the operation, you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies.

Key Accountabilities as Warehouse Manager:

1. Achievement of the daily/weekly/monthly KPI’s for all warehouse functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports.
2. Lead a team and create an engaging environment and collaborative culture by encouraging direct reports to drive performance and standards, through a balanced approach of recognition and managing performance against agreed KPI’s.
3. Control all department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and / or flex accordingly based on volume and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs.
4. Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team. Manage and deliver consistent briefings to the operational team to ensure they are aware of, and adhere to all Company messages, policies and procedures.
5. Ensure full warehouse operational compliance through regular monitoring of QHSE and sustainability standards, focusing on team wellbeing in accordance with the relevant policies. This includes PPE, ops checks, racking, MHE, Contractors, hygiene, temperature checks, pest control, waste segregation and reduction, accidents and near misses.
6. Monitor all investigation activity to understand root cause and ensure that corrective and preventative action has been implemented and solutions identified or escalated where necessary.

The Ideal Person for the Warehouse Manager role:

1. Experience of managing in a FMCG Warehousing environment.
2. Effective planning and communication skills.
3. Experience of working effectively within a team to provide customer service.
4. Evidence of effective people management and leadership.
5. Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.