Warehouse Shift Manager
Job Description
Job title: Warehouse Shift Manager
Company: Culina Group
Job description: Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired!Job DescriptionReporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Shift Manager is responsible to deliver an efficient and cost effective warehousing solution. Accommodate the requirements of our Aylesford operation and achieve the necessary service levels whilst operating with the legal limits.Monitoring daily operational targets / KPIs ensuring these take into account Company standards and agreed Customer service level parameters during your shift.Shift: Wednesday – Saturday, 07.00-19.00Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager:
- The role-holder will be required to be responsible for and undertake the following tasks:
- Identify the training and development needs for departmental Team Leaders and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
- Ensure all practices and procedures are carried out in line with legislation and Company Health & Safety policy and HACCP
- Monitor and control costs and proactively manage them against budget
- To liaise closely with Site Operational Managers in Aylesford to ensure understanding of each others issues, joint resolution of problems and achieve efficiencies between the departments
- To ensure staff rotas are updated and correct levels of staffing are used.
- To ensure that stock counting and control procedures are followed and that stock counts are completed in an accurate and timely manner as per customer requirements.
- Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained at all times
- Ensure that M.H.E. check / inspection procedures are followed.
- To attend management meetings as appropriate and produce management reports and statistics as requested.
- To liaise regularly with operations and all other departments and sites to develop strong working relationships.
- Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance using the Company disciplinary policy and procedures with the support of HR and escalating issues when necessary.
- Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions.
QualificationsEssential:
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- 3-5 years Management experience within a warehouse environment
- Shift Labour Planning
- Previous experience of strong people management
- Warehouse health & safety legislation
- Operational methods and procedures relating to the FMC industry
- Customer service experience
- Excellent Communicator
- Proven track record of working to Key Performance Indicators
- High level of IT skills such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Desirable:
- Understanding/Qualification of IOSH Institute of Safety Health
- Process improvement qualifications
- Stock management techniques
- Experience of using Manhattan WMS system
- Warehouse Auditing and BRC compliance
Additional InformationAs part of our drive to make Fowler Welch 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
- Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 6% employer
- Life Assurance – x 3 your annual salary
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
Expected salary: £43000 per year
Location: Aylesford, Kent
