Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:
You will be required to work within a small team and operate on a continental shift pattern (which includes working both 12 hour a day, 6am-6pm and nights 6pm-6am). Reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager, you will undertake the following tasks:
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Taking responsibility for the shift and managing the warehouse operation whilst being an active hands-on member of the team
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Operating handling equipment, reach, counter balance and narrow aisle order picker fork lift trucks (license required)
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To manage and lead the warehouse team and organise and delegate work in an effective and efficient manner
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Point of contact out of hours for other manufacturing sites
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Motivate your team to achieve the highest levels of productivity.
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To monitor time and attendance of the team and report on anomalies
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Provide advice and guidance on issues to members of the warehouse team
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To identify skills gaps and train employees on best practice techniques.
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To lead by example and be proactive and encourage others in the pursuit of continuous improvement projects and performance excellence.
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To complete all necessary administrative tasks (hard and soft) for the warehouse operation
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The ability to ensure that housekeeping standards are being maintained and ensure a high standard of Health & Safety across the warehouse.
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To organise and take responsibility for operators on shift to ensure tasks are completed effectively on a daily basis
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Complete daily communications and handover meetings with other Supervisors
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Assist the management team in any projects or tasks as requested
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Essential
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Previous experience of leading a team
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2 years experience in warehouse and distribution environment
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Hold a fork-lift truck licence, or prepared to be trained.
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Methodical with the ability to prioritise workload
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Clear and concise communicator
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Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Problem solving skills
Desirable
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Be fully conversant with computer packages in operation including Outlook, vision, excel
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Experience of working a shift system
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Appropriate Supervisor qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2)
