Warehouse Team Manager - Nights

Sysco GB; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major foodservice supplier in Warrington seeks a skilled Warehouse Team Leader to manage operations at their distribution centre. You will lead a team to achieve high performance, ensure safety, and tackle operational challenges. Ideal candidates should have experience leading in fast-paced environments and a strong desire to learn. The role offers competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Basic salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Learning & Development programmes

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Previous experience of leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and desire to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse operatives are working safely and efficiently.
• Lead by example and drive high performance.
• Work closely with shift manager to plan workload.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Proactively solve operational challenges.
• Suggest improvements for current working practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Overview

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Shift Pattern

Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday 20:00 - 05:30

Responsibilities

• If you are as ambitious as we are and you're looking to progress a career in warehouse operations, join us as a Warehouse Team Leader at our Regional Distribution centre at Warrington.
• You'll be responsible for ensuring your team of warehouse operatives are working safely and efficiently, and that key targets are being achieved. You will lead by example and drive high performance through great communication, teamwork and building strong working relationships.
• You will work closely with the shift manager to plan workload and resource effectively, as well as developing the skills of your team members to support their career aspirations and increase shift capability.
• There's paperwork and administration to complete as part of this role, so you'll need an eye for detail, and be able to work accurately and in a timely manner.
• You will enjoy working in a busy role which requires you to think on your feet and pro-actively problem solve - dealing with operational challenges as they arise, escalating to more senior managers if necessary.
• You will want to make a difference and proactively look for ways to make improvements and challenge current ways of working.

Qualifications

To join us as a Warehouse Team Leader you will have previous experience of leading a team in a fast paced, time pressured environment. Experience within a warehouse operation would be advantageous but is not essential. What's key is your ability and desire to learn - understanding the business and operation quickly.

Additional Information

In return we offer a great package including basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.

About Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation's most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.