Warehouse Shift Manager

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired

Joining the Chorley team as a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for managing the warehouse teams whilst motivating employees.  Ensuring all aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse are maintained and product is picked and dispatched to the highest standard in order to meet set KPI's.

Working hours: Any 5 in 7 rotating; 06:00- 14:00/ 14:00 - 22:00

Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager:

• Leading a team of Team Leaders and General Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload.
• Ensuring that orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded and loaded in line with Customer specifications.
• Carry out daily inspections of the work place.
• Complete and Carry out Personal Development Plans for all members of their team.
• Ensure that a high standard of Health & Safety is adhered within the working environment.
• Communicating regularly with Team Leaders/Senior Managers regarding any issues that may arise within the warehouse.
• Manage the team's performance in line with KPI's as required.
• Adhere to Hygiene policy ensuring that the companies waste management program is adhered too and that we remain BRC compliant.
• Ensure that is adequate support for the picking, marshalling, cleaning, goods-in, pallet checking teams at all times.

• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment.
• Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Great knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
• The ability to motivate and manage a large team.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer Literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong and effective communicator at all levels.
• Be proactive and able to make decisions.
• Work and communicate effectively across multi functional depts.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x 4 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam