Distribution Shift Manager Permanent

Manpower are excited to be working alongside an industry leading client with over 100 years experience within their trade, who are now looking for a new Distribution Shift Manager to join their team due to retirement.

They are looking for an inspirational manager who can sometimes distance themselves from the shop floor, overseeing a team of 3 supervisors, and 25+ staff.

Package on offer

£30,000

Rotational Shifts on a weekly basis (8 hours)

Must be available between the hours of 0800 & 2200.

Free Parking

Enhanced Pension

No weekends

A bit about the role

• Manage the operational day-to-day activities including processes within the Distribution Centre.
• Ensure the correct resources are deployed successfully to complete all tasks, i.e. people, equipment etc.
• To promote a safe working environment and ensure safe working practices are adhered to taking appropriate action in line with company procedures in the event of health & safety breaches.
• Be responsible for maintaining Health & safety records and use Lean Methodology to assist in improving the process with Gemba walks.
• To proactively identify and flag problems and to ensure these problems cause no disruption to customer service levels.
• To monitor performance of individuals and teams, providing feedback, coaching and mentoring and training to facilitate improvement and development.
• To support the Distribution Manager in managing absence & in managing poor conduct through the Company Disciplinary Policy and Procedure.
• To promote and create a continuous improvement culture through identifying areas for improvement.
• To deputise for the Distribution Manager as required.

Essential

• A minimum of three years previous experience of managing a shift within a manufacturing or distribution or similar environment.
• Managing People, including absence, performance and disciplinary experience.
• Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT Skills essential, including a working knowledge and understanding of ERP Systems.

Advantageous

• IOSH or similar health & safety management qualification.
• Management Qualification (preferably level 3 or above)
• Experience of implementing new WMS'