Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity at our Newport Cold Store for a Site Manager to join our busy team. This is a full-time post, working between 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with some requirement for weekend working to meet demand

Site operations:

Planning delivery and despatch of products when required by customers

Working with the warehouse supervisor to organise your team's workload; carrying out daily briefings to allocate tasks to individuals

Ensuring all products are stored safely in the correct locations

Liaising with customers and Group operations management and any other relevant parties to ensure that everyone is fully informed of any issues

Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and daily check sheets are completed

Ensuring the warehouse and chambers are kept clear, clean, and tidy, and working efficiently

Recommending and implementing system or operational upgrades and improvements

Utilising all space effectively and reducing wastage

Monitoring service levels

Recording and reporting H&S incidents in line with procedures

Monitoring the chambers' temperature app and reporting any issues to Group operations management and Maintenance

Ensuring site maintenance works are reported and completed

Ensuring the site is fully stocked of cleaning and catering supplies

Managing your team:

Leading and managing all warehouse and site office employees

Ensuring there are sufficient staffing levels at all times and covering the site office when colleagues are absent

Managing sickness and other absences, ensuring documentation and meetings are completed within set timescales

Managing recruitment for the site to ensure resource meets demand within budget, including interviewing, onboarding, and conducting inductions

Leading investigations and other formal meetings as required

Reporting of employee hours to the payroll team

Ensuring colleague concerns are dealt with efficiently and respectfully, and reporting issues to the Group Operations Director as necessary

General:

Taking responsibility for your own health & safety and that of others

Maintaining compliance with the Group's policies and procedures at all times

Maintaining confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidance where appropriate

The duties in this job description are not a total definition of the job or its functions and may be altered at any time to reflect the changing needs of the Group

Skills and abilities:

Committed, with the initiative and drive to implement new ways of working to ensure the efficiency of the site's operations

Clear, direct, and motivational leadership

Proactive approach to problem solving

Capable and confident in dealing with competing demands, prioritising effectively

Understanding of risk management

Critical thinking and analysis skills

Qualifications and experience:

At least 3 years' experience working in a site supervisory or management role

REACH Truck, PPT, and Counterbalance licences and experience

Interpersonal skills:

Ability to encourage good performance and handle underperformers

Willingness to have difficult conversations with colleagues and customers in a constructive manner

Other:

Flexible with an ability to work outside office hours when required

Full and valid driving license and use of a vehicle

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Experience:

site supervisory/management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person