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The Role
Warehouse Shift Manager.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Shift Leader will lead a team within the inbound operation, of circa 60 to 100 staff. You will ensure the team deliver a flexible and professional service to customers through top class housekeeping and health and safety procedures whilst providing operational excellence.
You should be an experienced and motivational leader, with a strong background in warehousing / logistics. The role will require you to work on an operational level, be visible throughout the shift and drive the team forward.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the effective management of a shift within the inbound warehouse.
- Running daily team meetings and conducting regular 1-2-1 meetings with Supervisors.
- Working with agency partners to flex labour requirements to meet demand.
- Dealing with any staffing issues across the shift.
- Evaluating operatives to enhance their KPI performance, development and work productivity.
- Addressing performance issues and making recommendations.
- Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are clear, monitored and strictly followed.
- Ensure your team is delivering to set targets.
- Administration duties in support of running an efficient shift operation.
Requirements
- Proven, significant experience in Warehousing / Logistics.
- A strong team player and able to motivate others.
- Proven previous experience as a manager, involving sizable teams.
- The ability to train, coach and mentor others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- A quick thinker and problem solver, able to make fast, effective decisions.
Based in Hereford.
Shift work of 6am to 6pm, 4 on / 4 off.
Salary £40,900.
