Warehouse Shift Manager Enfield, England
Job description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our team in Enfield as a Warehouse Shift Manager. At the core of our business are our united people, who each play a key role in delivering our values and contributing to our culture.
It’s an exciting time to join. Having recently been acquired by Marks & Spencer, Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape.
What’s the Opportunity?
As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the day-to-day warehouse operations at the site, ensuring the operation is running smoothly, and supporting the Warehouse Operation Managers with a variety of tasks that add value to the operation. You will also ensure all productivity, accuracy, and cost targets are met and exceeded, as well as manage and coordinate warehouse operations at the distribution centre.
Salary: Up to £44,900 p/a (includes £2,000 London Weighting and £3,900 nightshift allowance)
Hours: 40 Per Week
Working Pattern: Any 4 From 7, 10hour shifts (14:00 – 00:30)
Location: Enfield, EN3 7QP
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own the recruitment and induction process within the warehouse department of new colleagues.
- Conduct daily administration tasks in relation to payroll systems, payroll queries holidays etc.
- Drive shift performance through the team leaders to achieve KPIs.
- Forward planning of operation and delivery of plan in line with live volumes and resource.
- Ensure all requirements relating to safety, health, environment and quality are being fully implemented in the warehouse or escalate.
- Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency and subcontractors.
- Manage direct reports in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
- Wellbeing meetings, long term sick management, return to work and disciplinaries.
- Shift briefings when required
- Collaborate with 3rd party agencies to ensure appropriate resourcing of operation.
- Day to day reviews of plans and system maintenance in line with live volumes
- Ensuring training and development needs are identified and reviewed frequently.
- Planning and organising operational, people and safety meetings.
- Accident investigations and reporting.
- Conduct hazard walks and observations.
- Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI's.
Who You’ll Be
- Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of a warehouse function within the FMCG Distribution Industry.
- A background operating at a management level is a must.
- A passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating an innovative culture where all employees can voice their suggestions and ideas.
- Excellent team management skill for developing Team Leaders.
- An analytical mind-set.
- Flexibility to cover a variety of shift patterns in the future.
- You'll come in to contact with Trade Unions (previous experience with this would be beneficial)
What You'll Enjoy
- Annual bonus scheme
- All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across Marks and Spencer (T&Cs apply)
- Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
- Well-being portal
- Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
About Us
Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.
We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.
Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £44,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WM.3
