Warehouse Shift Manager

The Role

Warehouse Shift Manager.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Warehouse Shift Leader will lead a team within the inbound operation, of circa 60 to 100 staff. You will ensure the team deliver a flexible and professional service to customers through top class housekeeping and health and safety procedures whilst providing operational excellence.

You should be an experienced and motivational leader, with a strong background in warehousing / logistics. The role will require you to work on an operational level, be visible throughout the shift and drive the team forward.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the effective management of a shift within the inbound warehouse.
• Running daily team meetings and conducting regular 1-2-1 meetings with Supervisors.
• Working with agency partners to flex labour requirements to meet demand.
• Dealing with any staffing issues across the shift.
• Evaluating operatives to enhance their KPI performance, development and work productivity.
• Addressing performance issues and making recommendations.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are clear, monitored and strictly followed.
• Ensure your team is delivering to set targets.
• Administration duties in support of running an efficient shift operation.

Requirements

• Proven, significant experience in Warehousing / Logistics.
• A strong team player and able to motivate others.
• Proven previous experience as a manager, involving sizable teams.
• The ability to train, coach and mentor others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A quick thinker and problem solver, able to make fast, effective decisions.

Based in Hereford.

Shift work of 6am to 6pm, 4 on / 4 off.

Salary £40,900.