Shift Manager

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Shift Manager to join the team based in Oldham. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £33,000.00 per annum. Working hours will be Any 5 days from 7, typically Monday – Friday 06:00am–14:00pm/14:00pm–22:00pm, however you will be expected to be flexible to suit the needs of the business.

A leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. Our client operates over 4.5 million sq. ft. of warehousing space along with an in-house distribution fleet of more than 200 commercial vehicles. With a passion for innovation, investment in technology and a customer-driven focus, it’s no wonder that great businesses with great brands choose them.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Shift Manager role is a pivotal role and will be focused at delivering consistent performance, ensuring that all day to day aspects of the operation are managed proactively.As a Shift Manager you will be working with the Operations Manager to fine tune the current operation and are responsible for the day to day management of a large team.

The Shift Manager duties and key responsibilities:

- Manage team attendance, performance, productivity and accuracy levels, motivating team members to achieve high levels.

- Co-ordinate the warehouse operation to ensure effective operational performance.

- As part of the senior operations team drive continuous improvement within the warehouse, implementing plans to consistently improve the performance.

- Responsible for shift manning and labour management to achieve workloads in a time sensitive operation.

- Overall management and responsibility for achieving operational KPI’s.

- Maintain a good working knowledge of warehouse operational areas including returns, inventory control, co-pack, delivery schedules along with Health & Safety procedures.

- Communicate confidently and effectively with staff, customers and other areas of the business to maintain and develop positive relationships.

- Responsible for controlling labour costs, whilst ensuring a flow of work is maintained throughout the warehouse without any disruption to the business.

- Responsible for the continued promotion of Health & Safety within the warehouse promoting MHE safe practises and accountability.

- Performance managing employees to maintain maximum productivity and taking appropriate steps to manage underperformance.

- Responsible for proactively managing and addressing any disciplinary matters that may arise ensuring that the correct procedure is followed at all times.

- Responsible for the control and management of all sickness and absence, supporting and managing employees effectively to ensure low levels of absence.

The ideal Shift Manager will have the below skills and experience:

- A proven leader with experience of managing a large team minimum of 30+ employees in a busy fast paced warehouse.

- Proven experience of all aspects of people management including probationary, attendance, performance and disciplinary matters.

- A highly confident and proactive individual able to motivate and drive employees.

- Able to work as part of a team and to clearly demonstrate a professional attitude towards all colleagues.

- An organised and focused approach to all administrative duties.

- PC literate including a good working knowledge of MS Packages, Autostore knowledge would be a benefit.

- Multi Customer experience desirable.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become the Shift Manager then please click ‘Apply’ today!