Shift Manager

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Duties

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Manager to join the team on our Upper Tier COMAH facility based in Nuneaton. Reporting to the Deputy Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all Operational related activities across the site and lead a team of Operators. The successful candidate will be expected to improve the efficiency of the current pick/pack environment by implementing improvements that enhance compliance in all aspects of health, safety, environment and quality whilst improving upon volume throughput and our service offering to customers.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• To ensure the Operations team picks, load and dispatch all outbound traffic to the correct standard and timescale.
• Maintain a safe and clean site environment consistent with Univar's Solutions 12 Lifesaving rules.
• Coach and develop your shift team members, driving good stock management practices and high standards of work.
• Be able to demonstrate experience and improvements to the picking environment.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of involvement in competent authority audits and quality audits for a Top Tier COMAH site as well as being an important part of the Emergency Team.
• Knowledge of maintenance and permit to work systems.
• Knowledge of SAP and other SAP programs.

We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, excellent attention to detail and be an experienced manager/leader. It is essential that you are self-motivated, focused, flexible, numerate, possess excellent organisational and strong IT skills. SAP knowledge would be highly desirable. This role is for a self-motivated individual, with experience in warehousing and stock management. You will strive for accuracy of information, be an agile problem solver and be capable of working on your own initiative in what will be a key role to the efficient operation of the site.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification