Warehouse Team Manager

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Job Description

Summary and purpose of position:

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Warehouse Team Manager on night shift to undertake a management role and support the Warehouse department. The overall purpose of the role is to lead, manage, engage and motivate a team of Warehouse Colleagues in accordance with the organisation\'s values and deliver a \'best in class\' service, whilst creating a positive and safe working environment.

The above position is for a full-time role which will be on night shift (22:00-06:00) working any 5 days from 7 and will include weekend working therefore, it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work.

Duties and responsibilities:

The role reports directly to the Warehouse Shift Managers, key responsibilities include:

  • Motivate and manage the team to achieve, and where possible exceed, all performance objectives.
  • Effective management of resources to achieve KPIs (cost, quality, service, and absence).
  • Ensure a proactive approach to Health & Safety via risk assessment and by ensuring that warehouse team members comply with Health and Safety policies and requirements.
  • Conduct regular individual reviews and where necessary agree a performance improvement plan.
  • Time & Attendance management.
  • To manage employees through the effective application of Company terms and conditions, policies (capability and conduct, absence, equal opportunities) and procedures (grievance, disciplinary, terminations).

Experience, skills and attributes:

  • Experienced in managing a team.
  • The ability to analyse data and make recommendations with a strong attention to detail.
  • Customer focused and able to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Experience of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of Warehouse systems is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills combined with logical problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient communicator that can respond positively to changing demands.
  • Computer IT literate with advanced experience in using Microsoft Office - especially Excel.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Management Apprenticeship if they have no formal management qualification.

If you are interested, please apply via Oracle through \'Current Jobs\'.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer \'dark stores\'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK\'s best-known companies.

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