Warehouse Shift Manager

Due to continued growth our client situated in Rochdale are looking to on board a Warehouse Shift Manager to join their team.
About the role:
o Ensure the safe storage of stock.
o Ensure all operational difficulties are responded to in an efficient and professional manner. Provide practical solutions to resolve any issues.
o Ensure daily/weekly updates and/or reports are sent to line manger
o Ensure all work is implemented to the highest possible standard and in line with company KPI's.
o Ensure that any temporary personnel are clear on their responsibilities and are completing delegated tasks to the required expectations.
o Development and implementation of processes
o Goods in and Dispatch, any containers for export, picking and loading
Auditing and managing the inventory stock levels, working with inventory supervisor,
o Implementing and developing Workforce Performance tools to support genuine productivity improvements
o ensure that targets and standards are achieved, and procedures followed.
o Review KPIs and drive Continuous Improvement
o Ensure proper and correct use of the Warehouse
o Monitor and control the use of all depots based MHE equipment
o Ensure Resource Planning is sufficient to ensure the volume plan is achieved
o Providing advice and guidance to the operational management team to maximise the efficiency of the operation
o Identifying opportunities and initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency, and effectiveness
o Developing staff in various areas via PDPs, reviews, appraisals and regular conversations to drive performance
o Carrying out performance and absence management processes to ensure underperformance of individuals and teams is managed
· Management of the warehouse to supply accurate storage and order processing.
· General housekeeping, ensuring that the warehouse, loading bay, goods inwards and external areas of the building are maintained in an orderly manner
· To ensure safety guards are always in place, be aware of and comply with all Health and Safety requirements.
· Standardising procedures and developing performance management systems to enable best practice to be shared throughout the organisation...
· Update and maintain the WMS to provide accurate inventory records
· Key holder
Required skills & Experience:
· Must be able to work under pressure and adapt to changes
· Experience of working within a FMCG distribution environment is essential
· Previous experience of managing and leading teams is essential - this is a people leadership role driving customer service excellence and lowest cost distribution
· Change and Project management & problem-solving skills are obviously essential
· Strong leadership / management skills
· Proven ability to take the lead and make decisions on shift
· Demonstrates leadership skills - Must be a self-starter, enthusiastic and an effective communicator to build and lead a high performing team
· A proven ability to performance manage, mentor and coach members of the Warehouse team
· Ability to co-ordinate and delegate within a team whilst remaining operationally hands on, with the capability to co-ordinate daily activities
· Methodical and able to demonstrate and ability to manage and prioritise workload and tasks
· Possess an understanding of warehouse management system and MS office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook
· Deliver a high level of accuracy in delivery (to schedule) and performance from the warehouse in Health & Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
· Work to department KPI`s, monitor performance and manage the daily volumes
Out of hours responsibilities will be required on occasion for alarm activations etc.
Key targets:
To work with colleagues to set in place targets.
Set up accuracy based ongoing stock checks and record.
Set up training matrix and maintain.
Recruit and develop new staff when required.
Hours of Work:
2pm - 10pm Monday to Friday - 40 hours working week.
Any additional hours worked will be paid.
Holidays:
20 days + 8ank Holidays (some Bank Holidays you may be required to work, this will be paid as additional or a day in lieu).
Pay:
£30,000 per annum + Quarterly Bonus + £3,000 salary increase on passing probation.
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.