Warehouse Shift Manager

Culver City Unified School District; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee daily operations and team performance. This pivotal role requires proven management experience in a fast-paced warehouse setting and a commitment to health and safety. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and medical cover. Join a winning team and help drive operational success at a major distribution center.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a Warehouse Operational role.
• Experience of working in a busy, fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and Health & Safety elements.

Responsibilities

• Manage team attendance, performance, and productivity.
• Co-ordinate warehouse operations to ensure effective performance.
• Drive continuous improvement within the warehouse.

Skills

Management experience

People management

Communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

No specific formal education mentioned

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

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

The Warehouse Shift Managers role is a pivotal role and will be focused at delivering consistent performance, ensuring that all day to day aspects of the operation are managed proactively. As a Warehouse Shift Manager you will be working with the Warehouse Operations Manager to fine tune the current operation and are responsible for the day to day management of a large team.

Shift:Monday to Friday rotating, 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00

Key Duties Of a Warehouse Shift Manager

• Manage team attendance, performance, productivity and accuracy levels, motivating team members to achieve high levels.
• Co-ordinate and motivate the warehouse operation to ensure effective operational performance.
• As part of the senior operations team drive continuous improvement within the warehouse, implementing plans to consistently improve the performance.
• Responsible for shift manning and labour management to achieve workloads in a time sensitive operation.
• Overall management and responsibility for achieving operational KPIs.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of warehouse operational areas including returns, inventory control, co-pack, delivery schedules along with Health & Safety procedures.
• Communicate confidently and effectively with staff, customers and other areas of the business to maintain and develop positive relationships.
• Responsible for controlling labour costs, whilst ensuring a flow of work is maintained throughout the warehouse without any disruption to the business.
• Responsible for the promotion of Health & Safety within the warehouse promoting MHE and accountability.
• Performance managing employees to ensure maximum productivity and taking appropriate steps to manage underperformance.
• Responsible for proactively managing and addressing any disciplinary matters that may arise ensuring that the correct procedure is followed at all times.
• Responsible for the control and management of all sickness and absence, supporting and managing employees effectively to ensure low levels of absence.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a Warehouse Operational role.
• Experience of working within a busy, fast paced warehouse environment.
• Proven experience of all aspects of people management including probationary, attendance, performance and disciplinary matters.
• Knowledge and experience of safe working practice inclusive of all Health and Safety elements.
• A highly confident and proactive individual, able to motivate and drive employees.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous 3PL experience is highly advantageous.
• PC literate including a good working knowledge of MS Packages.
  
  

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.

Benefits

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.
• CompanyBonus 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- 4x your annual salary.
• Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme,we 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!

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