Warehouse Shift Manager

Culina Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services provider in Chorley is looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee warehouse teams and ensure operations meet health and safety standards. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of warehouse operations. This position offers competitive benefits including company bonuses and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 8% employer contribution

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Everyday retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Team Leaders and General Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload.
• Ensuring orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded and loaded in line with Customer specifications.
• Communicating regularly with Team Leaders/Senior Managers regarding any issues.

Skills

Attention to detail/accuracy

Computer Literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

Ability to work as part of a team or standalone

Strong and effective communicator at all levels

Proactive and able to make decisions

Job description

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL, and through an extensive depot network including unique state of the art facilities at Port Salford and Markham Vale Great Bear serves established FMCG businesses.

Job Description

Joining the Chorley team as a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for managing the warehouseteamswhilstmotivatingemployees. 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 KPI’s.

Shifts: Any 5 in 7 rotating; 06:00- 14:00/ 14:00 - 22:00

Main Responsibilties

• Leading a team of Team Leaders and General Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload.
• Ensuring that orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded and loaded in line with Customer specifications.
• Carry out daily inspections of the work place.
• Complete and Carry out Personal Development Plans for all members of their team.
• Ensure that a high standard of Health & Safety is adhered within the working environment.
• Communicating regularly with Team Leaders/Senior Managers regarding any issues that may arise within the warehouse.
• Manage the team’s performance in line with KPI’s as required.
• Adhere to Hygiene policy ensuring that the companies waste management program is adhered too and that we remain BRC compliant.
• Ensure that is adequate support for the picking, marshalling, cleaning, goods-in, pallet checking teams at all times.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail/accuracy.
• Computer Literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work as part of a team or as standalone.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Flexible attitude.
• Strong and effective communicator at all levels.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Be proactive and able to make decisions.
• Work and communicate effectively across multi functional depts.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave- Competitive holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Bonus– We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme-We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5%employee and 8%employer.
• Life Assurance- x 4your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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!