warehouse manager Worksop, England
Job description
Join Our Team as a Warehouse Team Manager (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Are you a skilled leader with a passion for driving operational excellence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Team Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract, covering a secondment, with a potential option to convert to permanent during this period.
As the Warehouse Team Manager, you'll be responsible for leading a shift within our fast-paced warehousing operation, overseeing a team of 11 individuals with varying expertise levels, from general operators to lead forklift truck operators. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager and supported by production and fulfillment shift managers, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and in perfect condition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and hold accountability for your shift's direct reports.
- Supervise, support, and inspire the warehousing team to meet key operational metrics, including quality, packing accuracy, and packing rates.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve growth and accuracy, creating a supportive work environment.
- Accurately plan daily tasks to meet customer demand efficiently.
- Maintain a tidy, safe, and hygienic working environment.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Technical, Production, and Fulfillment.
A Bit About You:
- Experienced in leading and promoting a people-focused culture with an emphasis on quality.
- A trusted and inspiring people leader, committed to developing your team.
- Approachable, humble, and the first point of contact for all employees.
- ️ Excellent communication and organisational skills with a warm and understanding manner.
- A creative and analytical thinker, eager to overcome challenges and implement innovative solutions.
- You should already have experience as a Warehouse Team Leader/Manager and extra points if that's in high-speed volume manufacturing.
- Resilient and adaptable, you embrace challenges and contribute to our company's growth.
- Passionate about the fast-paced excitement of FMCG manufacturing.
A Bit About Us:
At Butternut, we believe in providing dogs with the healthiest, most natural, and tastiest food. We create freshly prepared dog food, just like you would at home, delivered in perfect portions.
Join our passionate team at Butternut Box and make a difference in the lives of dogs and their human companions!
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive salary.
- 257.5 hours of annual leave + 40 hours of paid 'paws' days per year for learning and wellbeing.
- £500 annual learning & development budget.
- Contribution to Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health Care.
- Monthly Pizza days.
- Optional Sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
- Employee discount on Butternut Box for your furry friend.
- Lots of office dogs.
❗️ A Few Things to Note:
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Butternut Box is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
As we grow, our commitment to social and environmental responsibility remains strong. We strive to do business the right way and continuously improve our impact.
Are you ready to be part of our diverse, supportive team and excel in your career? We look forward to receiving your application!
Please note that we are not seeking external agency support for this role.
