Warehouse Shift Manager

Job description
Warehouse Shift Manager

This role plays a critical role in overseeing and managing all aspects of warehouse operations during shift and in absence of warehouse manager.

Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and lead a team of warehouse staff, including team leaders, pickers, packers, and forklift operators.
• Ensure efficient workflow, inventory management, and order fulfilment processes are adhered to.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods to ensure timely delivery to customers or other destinations.
• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction by driving improvements in pick accuracy and damage reduction.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and business units to deliver excellent service to our customers.
• Ensure product quality and integrity are maintained during storage and handling.
• Implement quality control measures and inspection processes as necessary.
• Enforce safety protocols and compliance with health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.
• Utilise warehouse management systems (WMS) and other technology tools to track inventory, manage orders.
• Ensure warehouse KPIs are communicated clearly to all levels
• Adapt and relay the shift plan throughout the shift as required
• Ensure Training needs are identified, and robust training is delivered or arranged

Must have
• Previous experience in warehouse manager/supervisor role
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Excellent communication, with the ability to engage Team Leaders and Operatives
• Ability to convey messages and expectations re. expected KPIs and behaviours

Details
• 10.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday. 37.5 hour contract.
• Must be flexible to work 1 in 5 weekends (either Saturday or Sunday)
• Salary is £32,000 per annum
• Annual holiday entitlement - Pro-Rated (Full year allowance = 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 1 day additional per year of employment up to 28 days)
• Free Parking for your own vehicle at our HQ site in Salford