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.