Warehouse Shift Manager

Job title:

Warehouse Shift Manager

Company

Strive Recruitment

Job description

Warehouse Shift Manager – E-Commerce or Retail

Up to £40K + 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 one of the UKs best loved brands in their search for a Warehouse Shift Manager for a state-of-the-art E-Commerce warehouse operation. We need two, one to support the Retails division and one for the E-commerce.

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 DespatchEffective leadership of First Line Managers, Team Leaders and Warehouse ColleaguesMotivating staff and driving a culture of health and safety and continuous improvementEnsuring that all tasks are undertaken safely and are completed to schedule by appropriately trained colleaguesManagement of stock movements using the NAVISION (WMS) systemReporting 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 expectationsTo strive to meet if not exceed the budgeted KPI’s with awareness of the financial implications of decision makingTo be a sounding board for new ideas and encourage both managers and colleagues to identify new ways of workingTo maintain and improve colleague engagement resolving issues in a timely manner and ensuring regular and effective feedback to colleagues at all levelsOwning and driving effective performance management to support the delivery of site KPIsEnsuring that policies and procedures are followed including health and safety, absence and performance management

Ideal candidate

Experience of managing a team of 80 – 100 warehouse colleagues preferably in a 3PL Retail environment or in-house retail environment.A thorough understanding of inventory control and stock movementsExperience in either Retail or E-commerce would be of an advantageUnderstanding of lean methodologyResource planningStrong written, verbal communication skills & numeratePromoting a culture of Safety and Continuous ImprovementPC Literate in Microsoft software ( outlook, excel, power point)Significant experience of warehouse management systems

Benefits:

33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)25% company discountEmployer pension contribution schemeFree on-site parkingOpportunity to be part of Sunday Times 5th Best CompanyBirthday day off

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

Expected salary

£35000 – 40000 per year

Location

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Job date

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 08:43:56 GMT

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