Shift Manager - Automated Warehouse

Broad Green, Greater London

9 months ago

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We are recruiting for a Shift Manager to join our client, working within a heavily Automated Warehouse environment based in the Croydon area.

This role will be working Monday-Friday on the PM shift (12pm-9pm).

About the business:
Our client are one of the leaders within their respective field, distributing essential products and providing essential services into the market.

The business has a strong heritage and a fantastic culture - they really care for their people and you will be joining a business that is committed to your personal growth and development.

About the role:
The Shift Manager will coordinate activities within a highly automated warehouse and will lead a flexible/skilled workforce, motivated to meet the demands placed on the operation, from a safe and productive environment, in accordance with company objectives.

Some of the key responsibilities for the Shift Manager role will involve the following:

Full responsibility for the recruitment, training and management of staff.
Conduct regular reviews and performance management of staff.
Confirm all warehouse operations are in compliance with company policies, current laws and regulations.
Review all activities within the assigned operation regularly to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency whilst minimising costs.
Carry out periodic inventory of stock and maintain current integrity of products.
Liaise with internal and external partners to ensure business requirements and deadlines are adhered to.
Ensure all equipment, machinery and working premises are in daily good working order and address any potential breakdowns and shortages.
Safeguard all warehouse operations by monitoring security procedures and protocol.
Calculate and setup physical space and layout for maximum efficiency.
Produce reports and statistics regularly.
Provide support to other projects or warehouses as required. The ideal candidate for the Shift Manager role will have the following background:

An experienced people leader who has managed and led large operational teams.
Previous experience working in a fast paced, high volume and highly automated/robotic operational environment - this could be in Warehousing or Manufacturing.
Strong organisational skills and able to prioritise workload under tight deadlines.
Good track record of continuously improving process (Lean, Six Sigma, C.I experience will be highly advantageous) This role will suit anyone who has held one of the following job titles -Shift Manager, Warehouse Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager, Production Manager, Production Shift Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Warehouse Team Leader, Operations Shift Manager, Operations Supervisor, Operations Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Shift Manager

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