AddressAt Seasalt we live and breathe our product and are proud of the exceptional quality and level of care we take in design and sourcing, to deliver beautiful garments which are loved by our customers. Based on the Cornish coast, we're a multi-channel lifestyle brand with over 70 shops across the UK & Ireland, over 400 wholesale stockists and a growing online business.
As a Shift Manager, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider DC management team while leading a team of First Line Managers, creating a culture of continuous improvement through performance, motivation, training and development.
A natural problem solver with a focus on results, you’ll guarantee the achievement of KPI’s and maintain a Warehouse environment characterised by high standards of quality and safety, while ensuring all Warehouse activities run smoothly and that our people and customers have the best possible experience.
Please note the hours for this role are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm however flexibility is expected to allow cover for the FLM team’s annual leave and sickness.
This role will be based at our Distribution Centre situated at Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth.
You’ll help us by:
Maintaining high visibility on the shop floor, you’ll actively engage with the team on a daily basis, including holding briefs with the First Line Manager’s to ensure information is clearly communicated. You’ll manage the allocation of work to ensure delivery and quality targets are met, and you’ll act as a key point of contact in communication with the administration, stock, and management teams to resolve problems or issues that have been identified within the Warehouse.
An excellent team player, you’ll support the DC leadership team , covering duties in their absence and working collaboratively on projects within our Warehouse to drive efficiencies. You’ll act as a positive role model to the First Line Managers, promoting positive leadership and promoting a culture of inclusion and trust. You’ll carry out all areas of people management including recruitment, one-to-ones and capability reviews in line with company policy.
Liasing with external stakeholders, you’ll maintain positive relationships that positively represent Seasalt as a brand. You’ll ensure safe access to buildings during visits, supporting a secure, safe culture and loss prevention strategies.
The skills you’ll be sharing with the team:
- Able to work towards deadlines and targets in a fast paced environment while providing excellent, energised leadership
- Experience of leading a team in an inclusive environment, where people are the most important asset
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Able to make decisions that positively impact our Warehouse and the team
- Knowledge of Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel
- A relevant management qualification (level 3 equivalent) would be advantageous
- Able to influence with a coaching mentality
- A team player, willing to get stuck in and support other areas of our Warehouse where required
Why we hope you’ll love working with us:
The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.
As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:
- Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience
- 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Attractive 50% employee discount
- Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
- Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
- Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
- Life assurance programme
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Flexible working opportunities with our ‘blended’ working approach
- Learning and Development opportunities including specialist training, coaching opportunities, and professional qualification support
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network and Culture Crew
- 100’s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub
At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people – they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles.
We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives -diversity of thought helps us to grow – so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk
