B&Q Worksop First Line Manager

Our continued success and business growth has opened an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse First Line Manager to join our team in Worksop on the B&Q contract. This role will be working any 5 shifts out of 7, weekend work is included.

Role Overview

Our continued success and business growth has opened an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse First Line Manager to join our team in Worksop on the B&Q contract. This role will be working any 5 shifts out of 7, weekend work is included.

Who are we?

Wincanton provide supply chain consultancy and solutions to some of the world’s most admired brands. We employ approximately 19,100 people across more than 200 sites and have a 3,500-strong fleet of vehicles. Improved stock visibility and availability, reduction of lead times, collaborative warehousing and transport models, and an absolute commitment to continuous improvement, are just some of the reasons why many of our customer relationships extend to more than 20 years.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for dynamic, passionate, enthusiastic, and self-driven leader who is not afraid of any challenge; someone that can lead our teams by following our values, our vision, and our mission.

We aim for Excellence – At every level and in every task, we aim to be the best at what we do.

We operate with Integrity – We do the right things for the right reasons, to make the right call every time.

We have Passion – We love logistics and work diligently and with passion.

We are Proactive – Every day, we seek opportunities to be one step ahead.

We believe in Togetherness – We work as one team, collaboratively and without hidden agendas. We come together to help each other succeed.

We build Trust – We rely on each other in good times and bad, whether the pressure is on or we’re just having fun.

How will you contribute?

• Reporting to the Shift Operations Manager.
• To manage the operation within your daily area of responsibility, managing a team of warehouse operatives and other supporting roles.
• Be responsible for achieving operational targets, goals and contractual KPI’s for the purpose of ensuring the provision of an effective and efficient quality service.
• To manage and motivate the team by giving direction and leadership monitoring performance to ensure the depot achieves high performance levels.
• To ensure operational targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis.
• To provide accurate daily information to enable an effective handover.
• Proactively encourage a positive and constructive relationship on site with the union and union representatives.
• Ensure warehouse comply with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure any disciplinary action is carried out following company procedure and aim to resolve grievances on a day-to-day basis by leading by example.
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department.
• Any 5 from 7 shifts with a requirement to work additional hours/shifts as necessary.

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within an automated warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Proven experience of supervising / managing a team.
• Experience of disciplinary / grievance procedures.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines.
• A good communicator both verbal and written.
• Excellent PC skills.
• A flexible team-based approach
• General awareness of health and safety.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and very competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen + much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.