Shift Supervisor

Company Description

Great Bear is an award-winning 3rd party UK business of ambient products, providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

We are currently recruiting for Shift Supervisors on full-time, permanent contracts based at our Tinsley site.

Shift Pattern:

- 4 on 4 off Days

**Salary**
- £28,886.76 per annum + £3,000 shift allowance

**Job Description**:

- To assist the Shift Manager in the day to day running of the Warehouse operation.
- To assist the Shift Manager in co-ordinating any issues within the warehouse.
- Scheduling and supervising the activities and the functions of the operation which will include VAS, Container staff, case pick and MHE deployment.
- Ensuring the proper and timely completion of all warehouse activities.
- To ensure compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures through safe systems of work and practices, good housekeeping and the provision of information and training to the warehouse team to ensure total safety awareness.
- To keep and maintain records of team performance against plans and to advise the Shift Manager of factors that may disrupt operations which cannot be resolved by the team.
- To assist in the organisation of training and development for warehouse staff, including on-the-job coaching, and to evaluate training effectiveness in terms of improved individual and team performance and the maximum flexibility of team members.
- To review with the Shift Manager and individual members’ opportunities for improving work methods and practices on a continuous basis.
- To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlighting good performance and areas for further development.
- To assist the Shift Manager in controlling levels of planned and unplanned absence and take appropriate action to ensure cover, as necessary, and manage reductions of unacceptable levels.
- To participate as an active member of the management team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus and team working.

**Qualifications**:

- Flexibility within the role to be able to cover a variety of areas within the warehouse.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
- Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of on-site systems.
- Able to work to tight deadlines.
- PC Literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress.
- Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns.
- Ability to efficiently lead a team, delegate, supervise functions and keep staff motivated.
- Should have good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills and problem solving skills.
- Experience in a packing, or rework operation.

Additional Information
- Salary: £28,886.76 + £3,000 shift allowance
- Competitive holidays
- Life assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Retail discounts