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Warehouse Manager (Nights)
Erith, Greater London

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are now looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis working nights. The shift pattern for this role will be between 8pm and 10am.

The Benefits

• Salary of £40,200 basic and £1,800 night shift allowance per annum
• 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits i.e. Discount schemes including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform
• Critical Illness Cover
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Company sick pay*

- Employee Wellness initiatives – WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more

This is an excellent opportunity for an operations management professional from a logistics background to join us as we work to become the world’s preferred logistics company.

You’ll have the chance to boost your professional experience and development by putting your leadership skills to the test in a progressive, innovative environment where no two days are the same.

So, if you’re looking to take charge of an exceptional team whilst gaining an impressive benefits package, this is the perfect role for you.

The Role

As the Warehouse Manager, you will oversee the effective operation of our Erith warehouse during the night shift, ensuring the safe handling of all goods and helping customers receive excellent service.

You will implement effective handling procedures and providing staff training on the correct use of Manual Handling Equipment.

Providing expert leadership to the Warehouse Team, you will create an environment of communication and positive discussion, supporting line managers to oversee staff performance, monitor absences and manage disciplinary procedures.

A major focus of your role will be to ensure a safe working environment. As such, you will support H&S efforts, monitoring workplace safety, revieing processes and providing training where required.

About You

• A proven operations management background in third-party logistics
• Previous supervisory experience
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages and email

Ideally, you will have an MHE licence. A full counterbalance forklift truck licence would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Logistics Manager, Warehouse and Logistics Manager, Operations Manager, or Warehouse Operations Manager.

The closing date for applications is 26th March 2023.

Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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