Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.
Job Description
Life in this role
As part of our Chilled & Freshdivision, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Warehouse Shift Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.
Shift:4 on 4 off nights,18.00-06.00
Asa Warehouse ShiftManageryou will contribute to the success of the site by supporting theOperationsManagerin the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuringall aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse are maintained and product is picked and dispatched to the highest standard in order to meet contractual KPI’s.
Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager:
- Manage and motivate the shift teamin order toensure that productivity and service KPI’sare achievedor exceeded.
- Ensure the highest possible levels of health, safety and hygieneare upheldso that legislative and quality requirements can be complied with, ensuring relevant paperworkis completedand retained.
- Ensuring the highest levels of Quality and complianceare maintainedand that the site operates to the Audit standard required.
- Deliver communication briefings so that allshiftsare aware of all Company and local issues and employeesare able tooffer input / improvements and feel involved.
- Manage Goods Inwards area to ensure that receiptsare madequickly and without damaging goods so that stock is available to satisfy orders.
- Develop all team members so that their contributions to the Warehouse can be maximised and succession plan.
- Carry outdisciplinary / grievance interviews and investigations in line with Company procedure.
- Monitor and control sickness absence levels in line with Company policy andcarry outreturn to work interviews effectively and efficiently.
- Monitor and control time and attendance system.
- To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlightinggood performanceand areas for further development.
- Man powerplanning, by ensuring the appropriate levels of overtime and agency workers to efficiently and cost effectively run the shift.
- Enforce and adhere all Company policies and procedures.
- Monitor and control training for teams, ensuring the correct amount of health & safety representation on shift, i.e. First Aiders, Fire Marshallsetc.
- SupportManagementin any ad-hoc duties within the Warehouse function.
Qualifications
What you’ll need ...
- Operational management experience within a FMCG warehouse environment
- Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
- Experience of Leading and Mentoring a large team
- Knowledge of warehouse health & safety legislation, including accident and incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Knowledge of consolidation and loading operations in FMCG Industry
- Previous experience of WMS systems with the ability to interrogate the information
- The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office – Word and Excel
Additional Information
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
- Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
- Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
- Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.