Warehouse Shift Manager in England

Job Description The Warehouse Shift Manager\’s role is a pivotal role and will be focused at delivering consistent performance, ensuring that all day to day aspects of the operation are managed proactively.
As a Warehouse Shift Manager you will be working with the management team to fine tune the current operation and are responsible for the day to day management of a large team.
Working hours: Monday to Friday rotating , ******************* Salary: £35,000 – £36,000 per annum (Dependant on experience) Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager: Manage team attendance, performance, productivity and accuracy levels, motivating team members to achieve high levels.
Co-ordinate and motivate the warehouse operation to ensure effective operational performance.
As part of the senior operations team drive continuous improvement within the warehouse, implementing plans to consistently improve the performance.
Responsible for shift manning and labour management to achieve workloads in a time sensitive operation.
Overall management and responsibility for achieving operational KPI\’s.
Maintain a good working knowledge of warehouse operational areas including returns, inventory control, co-pack, delivery schedules along with Health Safety procedures.
Communicate confidently and effectively with staff, customers and other areas of the business to maintain and develop positive relationships.
Responsible for controlling labour costs, whilst ensuring a flow of work is maintained throughout the warehouse without any disruption to the business.
Responsible for the promotion of Health Safety within the warehouse promoting MHE and accountability.
Performance managing employees to ensure maximum productivity and taking appropriate steps to manage underperformance.
Responsible for proactively managing and addressing any disciplinary matters that may arise ensuring that the correct procedure is followed at all times.
Responsible for the control and management of all sickness and absence, supporting and managing employees effectively to ensure low levels of absence.
Qualifications Previous warehouse operational experience.
Experience of managing, supporting and motivating a large team Proven experience of all aspects of people management including probationary, attendance, performance and disciplinary matters.
Experience of managing teams and prioritising a tight and challenging workload Knowledge and experience of safe working practice inclusive of all Health and Safety elements.
Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure Good IT skills, Microsoft packages and WMS.
Previous 3PL experience is highly advantageous.
Additional Information As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work.
We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of the