Job Description

How will you contribute?

Reporting to the Shift Manager. Responsible for leading, motivating and guiding the team of Team Leaders and Colleagues. Assigning tasks to ensure optimal productivity Managing staffing levels for the operation as required, managing performance and dealing with any investigations Effective leadership, management and communication with all warehouse departments Engaging with the team to drive a positive culture where colleagues are encouraged and motivated to contribute to the team performance Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment during shift Promote the company and customer site culture and values as well as driving and promoting the right behaviours within your team Support team leaders and colleagues through excellent communication and active leadership, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion Ensure co-ordination and handover management between shifts Translate, analyse and deliver customer needs through effective operations management Responsible for ensuring high levels of excellence in culture and behaviours Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Recognise and proactively manage continuous improvement initiatives Ensure all internal / external KPI's are achieved and regularly reviewed

What will you bring?

You must have proven experience of working as a Warehouse First Line Manager or in a similar role previously Excellent organisational/time management skills Proven background of having managed a large team, setting standards, and performance Good analytical and numerical skills Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills Excellent communicator (verbal & written) Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements Microsoft office skills (including word, excel and outlook) Team Development Ability To Work without Direct Supervision Ability to work within a team and able to interact at all levels Proven background of having dealt with complex cases in regard to disciplinary, performance, attendance.

What do we offer?

Pension

Discounted shopping scheme

On site gym

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and 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.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.


Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce