Assistant Warehouse Night Shift Manager

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Assistant Warehouse Night Shift Manager – Bristol – BS2

Shift Hrs TBC

Salary c£32k  - £35k + Bens + Prospects + Bens

Strive are delighted to be supporting a well-established a fresh produce distributor as they are looking to strengthen their Warehouse Management team based in Bristol. Our client delivers fresh produce and food to catering establishments throughout the South West & nationally.

To ensure that the Warehouse Night Shift operates in a customer focussed and cost-effective manner, meeting the internal transport departments requirements and ensuring outstanding service to customers with changing demands.

Summary

•             Planning resource allocation across days and picking departments to match volumes

•             Set standards for the department & continuously improve the service that the department provides.

•             Ensure picking operation has minimal errors, and operates in an efficient manner through identifying and reducing resource waste

•             Manage a team of pickers and loaders through motivating and guiding in all interactions.

•             Understand all elements of the operation, the interdependencies, and consequences of each upon the customer

•             Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner

•             Lead from the front, demonstrating high standards through visibility on shop floor, undertaking operational tasks to ensure smooth running of operation as required

•             Undertake necessary formal investigations regarding accidents or misdemeanours, with appropriate detailed documentation

•             Conduct 1-2-1s and reviews with team to continually improve service and performance.

•             Liaise with sales teams and all other departments to deliver service excellence and grow sales and depot profitability.

•             Continually improve department standards and KPIs.

•             Analyse data sources to understand underlying issues, and provide management with potential solutions

•             Work with other departments to identify errors or process failures, and take action to prevent re-occurrences.

•             Deputise for Nights Warehouse manager in his absence

Experience:

•             Health & safety qualification e.g IOSH

•             Management training ref. Disciplinaries, diversity etc

•             People Management

•             Customer Focus

•             Computer literate

•             Continuous improvement approach

•             Collaborative

•             Ability to understand processes

•             Experience in Warehouse fast paced picking operation

•             Experience of time-pressurised operations

•             Managing a team (circa 30+ people)

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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