Warehouse Shift Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Shift Manager to manage warehouse operations in Crick, Northampton. The candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance employee engagement. This full-time role offers a salary of £38,000 - £40,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Discounts through MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and plan operations.
• Excellent people skills for team management and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the warehouse shift.
• Motivate and develop a team to achieve targets.
• Create a positive team culture to engage employees.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Conflict management

Health & Safety compliance

Cost saving initiatives

Job description

We're looking for a Shift Manager to join us at our Halfords contract, at our site in Crick, Northampton. You'll be responsible for the efficient running of the warehouse shift, ensuring optimum use of resources to deliver 1st class customer service, whilst taking a proactive approach to enhancing employee engagement and their development whilst driving forward a culture of continuous improvement. This is a full time, permanent position, where you'll be working on an 'any 5 from 7' shift pattern. The hours of work will rotate weekly between 05:30 - 14:00 and 13:30 - 22:00.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full operational responsibility for the day to day running of the warehouse on your shift (through FLM's and Team Leaders), leading, motivating and developing your team to achieve challenging targets
• Creating and maintaining a positive team culture, by actively encouraging involvement from all, to improve employee engagement
• Identifying cost saving initiatives and implementing corrective actions where appropriate to maximise the efficiency of the warehouse operation
• Ensuring all operational processes are fully compliant with our Health & Safety policies, while accurately identifying risks and escalating findings

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A proven track record at a similar level, within a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation
• Excellent people skills - the ability to effectively lead, develop and manage a team, whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success

About GXO:

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What we offer:

• A salary of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days
• A comprehensive benefits package, including flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more
• Opportunities to learn new skills and gain qualifications through our GXO University

GXO is an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcomes applications from people with disabilities.