Stock and Admin First Line Manager

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Job Description

We are looking for a Stock and Admin First Line Manager to join our team in Northampton. You will manage, direct, control and monitor the work and performance of all Stock and Admin Clerks on shift, to ensure completion of daily functions, fully, safely and accurately. At all times the First Line Manager must be aware of and comply with company values, policies and procedures.

This position is offered on a 06.00am - 14.00pm shift pattern (fixed shift) any 5 from 7 days.

How you will contribute?

• Provide daily shift leadership and direction for a team of Stock & Admin Clerks to ensure that all required tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Demonstrate the company values and lead by example
• Monitor shift and team performance through tools provided
• You will strive to ensure a best in class HSE performance is achieved and that the site operates in line with all company and customer procedures and requirements relating to Health and Safety.
• Adherence to operational process (SOP) and identify training requirements for your teams.
• You will drive a continuous improvement programme, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and process improvement.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that aims and objective are met (Warehouse, Customer Service, etc.).
• Identify training needs and take appropriate action address these in line with individual and operational requirements.
• Conduct Probation, Inductions, 1-1's and appraisals.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations and disciplinary interviews.
• Embrace the introduction of new procedures and on new equipment technology.

What you will bring?

• Proven experience in leading and managing a small team
• Understanding of volume planning
• WMS experience
• Act as a member of a flexible team and foster good working relationships
• Consistent and considered in approach
• Positive attitude when dealing with challenge & change
• Forward thinking and planning skills
• Team orientated
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Drives for continuous improvement
• Considered an advocate and role model for Cygnia Values
• PC literate, Excel & Word preferred etc

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce