Warehouse Shift Manager

TLP; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Swindon seeks a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee daily operations. You'll lead a team, manage warehouse efficiency, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in logistics management, strong knowledge of transport legislation, and a passion for team leadership. Offering a salary of £42,000 annually, alongside 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a dental app

Employee discount platform

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Life Assurance X1 salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing logistics operations.
• Previous transport supervisory/management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operations staff to achieve depot objectives.
• Develop systems for product handling and storage requirements.
• Manage and mentor the warehouse team for efficiency.

Skills

Logistics management

Budgetary management

Health & Safety regulations knowledge

Team leadership

PC Literacy

Tools

WMS systems

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Position: Warehouse Shift Manager / Warehouse Team Manager

Location: Swindon

Salary: £42,000.00

Remuneration: Mon-Fri | PM Shift | 40hrs

Additional: Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

About the Role

Warehouse Shift Manager required to lead and oversee operations staff for a UK leading 3PL provider at their site situated in the Swindon area. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an award-winning organisation with a people first culture. The company are working a notable contract for the coffee market, providing storage and distribution services across the UK.

As Warehouse Team Manager you will be required to manage end to end daily warehouse operations ensuring that all customer contractual obligations are met. You will engage with and provide leadership and motivation to your team. The Shift Manager will identify solutions and to optimise and add value to new and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Accomplish depot operations & human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and counselling employees.
• Develop depot operations systems by determining product handling, storage requirements and transport requirements.
• Aid with developing processes for receiving product, equipment utilisation, inventory management, dispatch and delivery.
• Manage, mentor and coach direct reports to create a successful and effective warehouse team.
• Ensure adherence to set budgets
• Hold accountability for ensuring relevant operating metrics are met including warehouse productivity, vehicle loading and unloading, pick rates and stock counts.
• Develop and direct programs to ensure an efficient and cost-effective operation and utilisation of the facility and of all warehouse equipment.
• Constantly test and review operational processes to always ensure best practice.
• Organise/ attend daily warehouse meetings and daily shift start/toolbox meetings.
• Interact with the Operations Manager to establish clear, ambitious and attainable goals/objectives in all business areas (operations, quality and service, H&S, profitability, etc.).
• Ensure that all audits, compliance and legal standards are met and exceeded.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing logistics operations
• Previous transport supervisory/management experience
• Knowledge of relevant transport legislation
• H&S certifications - Highly Desirable
• Previous experience in 3PL multi-user depots
• Budgetary / Cost management experience
• PC Literacy - Advanced user of all Microsoft office applications
• In depth knowledge of WMS systems, Health & Safety Management and Human Resources Management

This opportunity will suit a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about team management and progressing their career forwards.

Package

• Salary: £42,000.00 per year
• Mon-Fri | 2pm-10pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - do not work Bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Employee Assistance Programme through WeCare for you and your family
• Access to a dental app
• Employee discount platform
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Life Assurance X1 salary (after 6 months service)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent training opportunities for development

TO NOTE: Should you not hear back within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful. Due to high applicant volume for these positions, only the most relevant candidates will be contacted.

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