A global luxury retailer is looking to recruit a warehouse manager to work in one of its distribution centres in the Lowfield Heath area, near Gatwick airport. The role works across the night operation. The company is part of a global, multi-billion dollar group that is the market leader in both travel retail and food and beverage within travel. The role of warehouse manager will oversee the DC operations across the night shift. You'll oversee both goods in and goods out operations and take ownership of the facility across a duty management shift. The role is about managing the team to achieve the productivity and standards required. You have twice daily "coaching" conversations for each member of the team as productivity is measured in the morning and afternoon. The ideal candidate will come from a warehouse environment, they will also consider retail managers who are interested in a career change. You'll possess good man management skills and will have experience of absence management, performance reviews and will be someone who is able to motivate an experienced team. In return they are looking to pay a salary of up to £30,000. The shift patterns are four on, four off working 6am to 6pm. There is also a performance related bonus of up to 12% of your salary. You will also be given the autonomy to make decisions within your department that you wouldn't necessarily get elsewhere. The company is always open to new ideas and will give you the chance to put these into practice.
May 12, 2024
Full time
A global luxury retailer is looking to recruit a warehouse manager to work in one of its distribution centres in the Lowfield Heath area, near Gatwick airport. The role works across the night operation. The company is part of a global, multi-billion dollar group that is the market leader in both travel retail and food and beverage within travel. The role of warehouse manager will oversee the DC operations across the night shift. You'll oversee both goods in and goods out operations and take ownership of the facility across a duty management shift. The role is about managing the team to achieve the productivity and standards required. You have twice daily "coaching" conversations for each member of the team as productivity is measured in the morning and afternoon. The ideal candidate will come from a warehouse environment, they will also consider retail managers who are interested in a career change. You'll possess good man management skills and will have experience of absence management, performance reviews and will be someone who is able to motivate an experienced team. In return they are looking to pay a salary of up to £30,000. The shift patterns are four on, four off working 6am to 6pm. There is also a performance related bonus of up to 12% of your salary. You will also be given the autonomy to make decisions within your department that you wouldn't necessarily get elsewhere. The company is always open to new ideas and will give you the chance to put these into practice.
Warehouse & Distribution Duty Manager - Distribution Interim (6 months) - Acton Salary £33,600 pro rata The Client Is a food distribution business based in Acton that distributes food & meals Purpose of role Reporting to the Site Manager To take full control of the warehouse operation, overseeing and allocating duties to both warehouse operatives and volunteering teams in terms of food sortation and coordination. Direct management of vehicle loading and driver release, whilst also promoting a safe working environment throughout the operation. Strategic alignment Maximise food volumes processed and delivered to our estate of charitable organisations whilst contributing to the growth and development of The client. Support the wellbeing of all personnel on site, ensuring strict adherence to the organisation's defined policies and procedures is followed. Key Deliverables Operations and Team Management • Monitor and manage warehouse resource in collaboration with the volunteering team to ensure that the correct level of personnel is available in line with actual volume. • Allocate staff and volunteer personnel to operational duties including but not exclusive to loading, unloading, picking, packing, sorting and cleaning. • Plan the daily collections from suppliers, managing personnel availability to effectively process products upon arrival. • Oversee the loading area making sure that it is always fully stocked and clean throughout the day. • Ensure that defined and agreed KPI's are achieved through alert operational planning and effective management. • Coordination of food processing of ambient, fresh chilled and frozen in warehouse areas working in collaboration with the volunteering team. • Ensure that all collected and returned food types are processed by priority dating and labelled in accordance. • Support the operation with the pre and debrief of drivers, and oversee all relevant document completion by drivers, including vehicle check sheets and defect reporting. • Carry out and document all mechanical and manual handling equipment checks. • Oversee and induct visitors and contractors with relevant site information to ensure that H&S is managed to mitigate exposure to risk whilst on site. • Handover/brief the arriving Shift Manager in line with agreed check point meeting process. Organisation Wide Responsibilities Comply with relevant equality and diversity policies, promoting a healthy working environment where all individuals are valued. Comply with relevant health and safety policies, seeking to minimise hazards for others. Comply with relevant data protection policies, ensuring General Data Protection Regulations are considered when making plans and decisions. Work as part of a wider team, undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate for the role that may be required by the organisation. Desirable BTEC Maths IOSCM Warehouse Operations Level 3 HACCAP Food Safety Level 2 Forklift (FLT) Licence Experience & Knowledge Experience within the food distribution sector Experience in stock and inventory management Working within the transport & logistics sector Experience in developing high performing teams Competent in Microsoft Office Skills & Abilities Ability to influence and motivate a wide variety of personalities Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively Detail orientated and process driven Team player and people focused Strong verbal communication skills Confident in managing conflict with emotional intelligence Ability to successfully resolve problems and think outside the box Apply Vicky
May 10, 2024
Full time
Warehouse & Distribution Duty Manager - Distribution Interim (6 months) - Acton Salary £33,600 pro rata The Client Is a food distribution business based in Acton that distributes food & meals Purpose of role Reporting to the Site Manager To take full control of the warehouse operation, overseeing and allocating duties to both warehouse operatives and volunteering teams in terms of food sortation and coordination. Direct management of vehicle loading and driver release, whilst also promoting a safe working environment throughout the operation. Strategic alignment Maximise food volumes processed and delivered to our estate of charitable organisations whilst contributing to the growth and development of The client. Support the wellbeing of all personnel on site, ensuring strict adherence to the organisation's defined policies and procedures is followed. Key Deliverables Operations and Team Management • Monitor and manage warehouse resource in collaboration with the volunteering team to ensure that the correct level of personnel is available in line with actual volume. • Allocate staff and volunteer personnel to operational duties including but not exclusive to loading, unloading, picking, packing, sorting and cleaning. • Plan the daily collections from suppliers, managing personnel availability to effectively process products upon arrival. • Oversee the loading area making sure that it is always fully stocked and clean throughout the day. • Ensure that defined and agreed KPI's are achieved through alert operational planning and effective management. • Coordination of food processing of ambient, fresh chilled and frozen in warehouse areas working in collaboration with the volunteering team. • Ensure that all collected and returned food types are processed by priority dating and labelled in accordance. • Support the operation with the pre and debrief of drivers, and oversee all relevant document completion by drivers, including vehicle check sheets and defect reporting. • Carry out and document all mechanical and manual handling equipment checks. • Oversee and induct visitors and contractors with relevant site information to ensure that H&S is managed to mitigate exposure to risk whilst on site. • Handover/brief the arriving Shift Manager in line with agreed check point meeting process. Organisation Wide Responsibilities Comply with relevant equality and diversity policies, promoting a healthy working environment where all individuals are valued. Comply with relevant health and safety policies, seeking to minimise hazards for others. Comply with relevant data protection policies, ensuring General Data Protection Regulations are considered when making plans and decisions. Work as part of a wider team, undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate for the role that may be required by the organisation. Desirable BTEC Maths IOSCM Warehouse Operations Level 3 HACCAP Food Safety Level 2 Forklift (FLT) Licence Experience & Knowledge Experience within the food distribution sector Experience in stock and inventory management Working within the transport & logistics sector Experience in developing high performing teams Competent in Microsoft Office Skills & Abilities Ability to influence and motivate a wide variety of personalities Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively Detail orientated and process driven Team player and people focused Strong verbal communication skills Confident in managing conflict with emotional intelligence Ability to successfully resolve problems and think outside the box Apply Vicky