Shift Manager | Nights

Job title:

Shift Manager | Nights

Company

Howdens

Job description

Shift Manager | NightsWe are looking for an interim Shift Manager on a 6 Month FTC to join our busy Warehousing team at our new purpose-built Raunds campus in Northamptonshire. As a FTSE 100 organisation experiencing continued growth and transformation, this is an opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager to efficiently and effectively manage a team of Group Leaders and Warehouse Operators to meet key site objectives.Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee up to 120 warehouse colleagues, with core elements including picking, goods in, storage and loading processes as well as first line performance and quality management, ensuring any operational or performance issues are escalated and correct measures assigned whilst having a commercial mindsetShift Pattern:

• Night Shift 22:00 – 06:00 Sunday to Thursday
• Additional weekend work will be required during Peak Easter and Oct/Nov

What we can offer you as Shift Manager:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
• Staff discount
• Ongoing support and development
• A friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

What will I be doing as Shift Manager:

• Responsible for the operating procedures and disciplines within the warehouse, ensuring full compliance.
• Leading, supporting and managing the Group Leader population; ensuring site performance/KPI targets and standards are met in a fair and consistent manner using correct operational processes and procedures.
• Complete performance reviews with Group Leaders along with development and review meetings
• Undertake the planning and deployment of labour resources to meet the volume of despatch, picking and goods-in requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining and promoting a motivated, developed and competent team, liaising with HR and training departments to meet all staff development needs.
• Be aware of budgets and costs related to the operation
• First line responsibility for the health & safety of warehouse employees including completing accident investigations, ensuring accident forms are completed to the required standard and passed to the relevant individual at the appropriate time.
• Management of Howdens sickness absence procedure, ensuring all sickness and RTW forms are completed, including responsibility for short-term sickness absence procedure.
• Responsibility for developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of WMS.
• Undertake ad hoc projects to provide/develop effective (continuous improvement techniques) and cost-efficient systems within the warehouse.

What do I need to qualify for the Shift Manager:

• Proven Shift Manager experience in a large, fast-paced Warehousing environment.
• An NVQ Level 4 in Warehousing & Storage.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable, or an expectation to sit the qualification once in role.
• Experience in leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Evidence of successful performance management
• Strong influencer with the ability to articulate a vision and purpose

How to Apply:Grade – 5Line Manager – Nick MannGood luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application.Please note that this advert summarises the primary duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. Please contact the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team if you have any questions or need further support or information.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Expected salary

Location

Raunds, Northamptonshire

Job date

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:52:34 GMT

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