Warehouse Shift Manager

Presser Consultoria; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK logistics provider is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager in Aylesford. You will oversee shift teams, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain productivity KPIs. The ideal candidate should have experience in an FMCG environment and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package including annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Discounts on retail

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment.
• Good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Ability to manage a large team and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the shift team to meet productivity KPIs.
• Ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication

Team Management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Computer Literacy

Job description

Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description: Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Shift Manager will manage teams within the Warehouse and motivate employees, ensuring all aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse are maintained and product is picked and dispatched to the highest standard in order to meet set KPIs.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 19:00–07:00.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the shift team in order to ensure that productivity and service KPIs are achieved or exceeded.
• Lead a team of Team Leaders and Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload.
• Ensure that orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded and loaded in line with Customer specifications.
• Uphold the highest possible levels of health, safety and hygiene to meet legislative and quality requirements, ensuring relevant paperwork is completed and retained.
• Deliver communication briefings so that all shifts are aware of Company and local issues and employees can offer input/improvements and feel involved.
• Manage goods inwards to ensure receipts are made quickly and without damaging goods so stock is available to satisfy orders.
• Develop all team members to maximise their contributions to the Warehouse, creating a structured succession plan.
• Carry out disciplinary / grievance interviews and investigations in line with Company procedure.
• Monitor and control sickness absence levels in line with Company policy and carry out return-to-work interviews efficiently.
• Monitor and control time and attendance.
• Manpower planning, ensuring appropriate levels of overtime and agency workers to efficiently and cost effectively run the shift.
• Enforce and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control training for teams, ensuring the correct amount of health & safety representation on shift (e.g., First Aiders, Fire Marshalls).
• Support Management in any ad-hoc duties within the Warehouse function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment.
• Good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
• The ability to motivate and manage a large team.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong and effective communicator at all levels.
• Proactive and able to make decisions.
• Ability to work effectively across multi-functional departments.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: Competitive entitlement of 235 hours per annum.
• Company Bonus: Bonus scheme for achieving goals.
• Private Medical Cover: Access to care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme: Contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling and legal information, 24/7/365.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards, etc.
• Everyday discounts: Access to 50+ retailer discounts via our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!