Warehouse Shift Manager

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations.

Retail Warehouse Shift Manager

£40K + 33 days holidays + Excellent Benefits

Burton upon Trent

37.5 hours a week, 5 days over 7, 6am to 2pm, 2pm - 10pm (flexibility is essential)

Summary:

We are delighted to be working with a well known retailer in their search for a proven Warehouse Shift Manager. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar distribution operation [food or non-food] & so will understand the time critical nature of outbound goods as well as returns etc. Flexibility on shifts is essential so when applying please ensure that the patterns are viable !

Summary:

The Warehouse Shift Managers drive, manage and support the operational team to ensure that all KPIs in relation to safety, efficiency and cost are met. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role key accountabilities are:

• The management of a variety of Distribution Centre functions including Goods Inwards, Put-away, Picking, Replenishment, and Despatch
• Effective leadership of First Line Managers, Team Leaders and Warehouse Colleagues
• Motivating staff and driving a culture of health and safety and continuous improvement
• Ensuring that all tasks are undertaken safely and are completed to schedule by appropriately trained colleagues
• Management of stock movements using the NAVISION (WMS) system
• Reporting as directed on the performance of the various teams within the shift, focussing on meeting agreed targets and goals and taking appropriate corrective action(s)
• Certify the accurate and punctual recording and presentation of key cost drivers to meet budgeted expectations
• To strive to meet if not exceed the budgeted KPI’s with awareness of the financial implications of decision making
• To maintain and improve colleague engagement resolving issues in a timely manner and ensuring regular and effective feedback to colleagues at all levels
• Owning and driving effective performance management to support the delivery of site KPIs
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are followed including health and safety, absence and performance management

Ideal candidate

• Experience of managing a team of warehouse colleagues - would suggest 60+
• Must have experience of managing operation budgets
• A thorough understanding of inventory control and stock movements
• Understanding of lean methodology
• Resource planning
• Strong written, verbal communication skills & numerate
• Promoting a culture of Safety and Continuous Improvement
• PC Literate in Microsoft software ( outlook, excel, power point)
• Significant experience of warehouse management systems

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
• 25% company discount
• Employer pension contribution scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to be part of Sunday Times 5th Best Company
• Birthday day off

This is truly an outstanding opportunity. We look forward to your application.

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