Warehouse Shift Manager (AM Shift) - Wigan

Arrow XL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager in Wigan. You will oversee the AM shift, ensuring a smooth operation of the warehouse and team. Ideal candidates are experienced in team management and possess strong analytical and people skills. Competitive compensation and benefits include enhanced leave and discounts. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Enhanced Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Progression and Development Opportunities

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience of managing teams within a customer-focused and fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong people skills – able to influence, coach and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Operate a safe and efficient warehouse operation, ensuring goods are in the right place at the right time.
• Lead and develop the warehouse team to maintain a successful flow of goods.
• Develop and manage the warehouse budget and stock inventory.

Skills

Team management

Customer-focused approach

Analytical skills

People skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

RedPrairie WMS

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Shift Manager (AM Shift) - Wigan

40 hours per week, on a 5/7 rota. Working hours – 05:30 - 14:00. Basic hourly rate of £18.16.

Benefits

• Annual Leave Entitlement – 30 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Enhanced Pension Plan – ArrowXL company contributions
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Long Service Awards – Awarded for every 5 years’ service
• Employee of the Month Incentives – Local winners across the country plus an overall winner chosen by the CEO
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Investment into your career path via our award-winning Training Academy
• Up to 25% Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk
• Retail Discounts – Discounts across retailers and restaurants including Apple, Asda, B&Q, Halfords, Nando’s, TGI Friday’s, Screwfix and more
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms and fitness centres
• Cycle to Work Scheme – In partnership with Evans Cycles

Job Introduction

ArrowXL is hiring! As the UK’s leading provider of Two-Person Home Delivery, we store and deliver large, heavy and bulky items, often requiring two attentive people to handle and install for customers. ArrowXL values six core principles: Innovative, Safe, Respectful, Excellent, Responsible, One Team. We are recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join the busy Warehouse operation in Wigan. You will lead a team of Warehouse Operatives and be responsible for the smooth operation of the AM shift, ensuring delivery crews are loaded to deliver the best service for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for operating a safe and efficient warehouse operation, ensuring goods are in the right place at the right time
• Lead and develop the warehouse team to maintain a successful flow of goods movement
• Develop, achieve, and continuously improve under-the-roof KPIs
• Perform effective resource planning to ensure the right staff and tools are available
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with safety, legislation, policy, process and industry best practice
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement programmes (e.g., warehouse flow, equipment, waste) and engage stakeholders to share best practice
• Develop and manage the warehouse budget and stock inventory
• Ensure effective asset/equipment management
• Collaborate with facilities and procurement to ensure on-site equipment is fit for purpose and serviced
• Build relationships with 3rd-party providers (e.g., agencies, FLT suppliers)

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Experience of managing teams within a customer-focused and fast-paced warehouse environment
• Knowledge and experience in first-line people management issues (absence, performance, investigations)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to analyse Management Information and drive change
• Ability to interpret financial data to manage and improve resource costs
• Strong people skills – able to influence, coach and develop others
• Knowledge of RedPrairie WMS is an advantage

Contact Details

Contact: Danny Colbert

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