Warehouse Shift Manager
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Spalding
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 22 Mar 2021
- Closes
- 19 Apr 2021
- Sectors
- Distribution & Warehouse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Company Description
We are Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.
Most importantly, we wouldn't be able to deliver the highest quality service to our customers without dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues. This is why we strive to create a working environment that is enjoyable and allows our colleagues to continually grow and progress in their careers.
Job Description
We are looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join the team at our Spalding depot.
As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be required to deliver an efficient and cost effective warehousing solution to accommodate the requirements of the Spalding operation and achieve the necessary service levels whilst operating with the legal limits.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 18:00-06:00
(A degree of flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the business)
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Identifying the training and development needs for departmental Team Leaders and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
* Ensuring all practices and procedures are carried out in line with legislation and Company Health & Safety policy and HACCP
* Monitoring and controlling costs and proactively manage them against budget
* Ensuring stock counting and control procedures are followed and that stock counts are completed in an accurate and timely manner as per customer requirements.
* Ensuring that M.H.E. check / inspection procedures are followed.
* Attending management meetings as appropriate and produce management reports and statistics as requested.
* Liaising regularly with operations and all other departments and sites to develop strong working relationships.
* Maintaining department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance using the Company disciplinary policy and procedures with the support of HR and escalating issues when necessary.
* Overseeing the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions
Qualifications
*
To join us as a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will need:
* A good standard of education including Maths at GCSE level or equivalent relevant qualifications
* Full Driving Licence
* Minimum 1 years' experience of operational management in FMCG industry
* Minimum 3 years' experience of managing people
* Knowledge of Industry and Health & Safety legislation
* Knowledge of picking operations in a Chilled foods JIT arena
* Experience in consolidation and loading operations in FMCG Industry
* Understanding of stock control and WMS systems
Additional Information
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include - but are not limited to - the following:
-Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
-Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
-Competitive pension scheme
-'Cycle 2 Work' Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
-Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive GBP100 of shopping vouchers.
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today
We are Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.
Most importantly, we wouldn't be able to deliver the highest quality service to our customers without dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues. This is why we strive to create a working environment that is enjoyable and allows our colleagues to continually grow and progress in their careers.
Job Description
We are looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join the team at our Spalding depot.
As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be required to deliver an efficient and cost effective warehousing solution to accommodate the requirements of the Spalding operation and achieve the necessary service levels whilst operating with the legal limits.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 18:00-06:00
(A degree of flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the business)
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Identifying the training and development needs for departmental Team Leaders and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
* Ensuring all practices and procedures are carried out in line with legislation and Company Health & Safety policy and HACCP
* Monitoring and controlling costs and proactively manage them against budget
* Ensuring stock counting and control procedures are followed and that stock counts are completed in an accurate and timely manner as per customer requirements.
* Ensuring that M.H.E. check / inspection procedures are followed.
* Attending management meetings as appropriate and produce management reports and statistics as requested.
* Liaising regularly with operations and all other departments and sites to develop strong working relationships.
* Maintaining department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance using the Company disciplinary policy and procedures with the support of HR and escalating issues when necessary.
* Overseeing the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions
Qualifications
*
To join us as a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will need:
* A good standard of education including Maths at GCSE level or equivalent relevant qualifications
* Full Driving Licence
* Minimum 1 years' experience of operational management in FMCG industry
* Minimum 3 years' experience of managing people
* Knowledge of Industry and Health & Safety legislation
* Knowledge of picking operations in a Chilled foods JIT arena
* Experience in consolidation and loading operations in FMCG Industry
* Understanding of stock control and WMS systems
Additional Information
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include - but are not limited to - the following:
-Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
-Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
-Competitive pension scheme
-'Cycle 2 Work' Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
-Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive GBP100 of shopping vouchers.
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today