Warehouse Shift Manager

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ecommerce Distributor in Preston is seeking an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager. The ideal candidate will oversee daily warehousing activities, implement productivity and customer service standards, and manage a team of 25 staff. Strong experience in warehouse management and customer service is required. This role is on a Sunday to Thursday schedule, from 0800 to 1630.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Attention to detail is critical for accuracy.
• Ability to motivate staff and get the best out of teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehousing activities.
• Implement production, productivity, and quality standards.
• Ensure quality standards around Pick&Pack function.
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees.
• Prepare the warehouse for future challenges.

Skills

Proven Supervisory experience

Customer service background

Familiar with SAP or other ERP systems

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Shift Manager, Warehouse Management & related

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Our client is a leading Ecommerce Distributor with big growth plans. We are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Warehouse professional as they look to recruit a Warehouse Shift Manager at their site in Preston, Lancashire, on a Sunday to Thursday basis (0800hrs – 1630hrs).

Responsibilities

• Reporting into the General Manager and with responsibility for 25FTEs within the operation, you will be expected to oversee and coordinate the daily warehousing activities.
• You will implement production, productivity, quality and customer service standards and achieve the appropriate level of volume within time limits.
• Maintaining warehouse standards
• Ensuring quality standards around the Pick&Pack function are met
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees
• Determine staffing levels and assign workload
• Preparing the warehouse for future challenges
• Organising collections
• Motivate staff and get the best out of their team
• Hands on when required to ensure tasks are completed
• KPI reporting

Ideal Experience / Qualifications

• Proven Supervisory experience with a strong customer service background
• Familiar with SAP or other ERP systems
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel
• Organisational skills and the ability to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and work under pressure
• Attention to detail with excellent numeracy and literacy skills, accuracy is critical
• Technically minded with a proven track record of working meticulously & accurately
• Self-motivated and team oriented

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

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