Assistant Night Shift Warehouse Manager
Bristol
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Assistant Warehouse Night Shift Manager - Bristol - BS2
Shift Hrs TBC
Salary c£32k - £35k + Bens + Prospects + Bens
Strive are delighted to be supporting a well-established a fresh produce distributor as they are looking to strengthen their Warehouse Management team based in Bristol. Our client delivers fresh produce and food to catering establishments throughout the South West & nationally.
To ensure that the Warehouse night shift operates in a customer focussed and cost-effective manner, meeting the internal transport departments requirements and ensuring outstanding service to customers with changing demands.
Summary
Planning resource allocation across days and picking departments to match volumes
Set standards for the department & continuously improve the service that the department provides.
Ensure picking operation has minimal errors, and operates in an efficient manner through identifying and reducing resource waste
Manage a team of pickers and loaders through motivating and guiding in all interactions.
Understand all elements of the operation, the interdependencies, and consequences of each upon the customer
Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Lead from the front, demonstrating high standards through visibility on shop floor, undertaking operational tasks to ensure smooth running of operation as required
Undertake necessary formal investigations regarding accidents or misdemeanours, with appropriate detailed documentation
Conduct 1-2-1s and reviews with team to continually improve service and performance.
Liaise with sales teams and all other departments to deliver service excellence and grow sales and depot profitability.
Continually improve department standards and KPIs.
Analyse data sources to understand underlying issues, and provide management with potential solutions
Work with other departments to identify errors or process failures, and take action to prevent re-occurrences.
Deputise for Nights Warehouse manager in his absence
Experience:
Health & safety qualification e.g IOSH
Management training ref. Disciplinaries, diversity etc
People Management
Customer Focus
Computer literate
Continuous improvement approach
Collaborative
Ability to understand processes
Experience in Warehouse fast paced picking operation
Experience of time-pressurised operations
Managing a team (circa 30+ people)
This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.
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