Compliance and Facilities Shift Manager

Fowler Welch operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina Group 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!

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible to deliver an efficient and cost-effective warehousing solution to accommodate the requirements of the Aylesford operation and achieve the necessary service levels whilst operating within the legal limits. Monitoring daily operational targets/costs and Key Performance Indicators, ensuring these take into account Company standards and agreed Customer service level parameters during your shift.

Working hours: Monday to Friday , 08.00-18.00

Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 per annum (DOE)

Key Duties of a Compliance and Facilities Shift Manager:

• Ensure all practices and procedures are carried out in line with legislation and Company Health & Safety policy, BRC Legislation and HACCP
• To liaise closely with Site Managers within the Aylesford Depot to ensure understanding of each-other’s issues, joint resolution of problems and achieve efficiencies between the departments
• To ensure staff rota, allocation and resource is planned to meet operational requirements, at all times without incurring unnecessary cost/service levels to the operation.
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained at all times
• To attend management meetings as appropriate and produce management reports and statistics as requested.
• To liaise regularly with operations and all other departments and sites to develop strong working relationships.
• Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance using the Company disciplinary policy and procedures with the support of HR and escalating issues when necessary.
• Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions.
• Engage in proactive performance management programmes, process improvement solutions and a proactive evolution of Warehouse operations at Aylesford – to implement, standardise and maintain a best in class operation in accordance with company process and procedures.
• Ensure that all requirements for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and compliance policies and standards are met by delivering effective induction and refresher training to new and existing site colleagues
• Brief and coach site teams on updated or new ways of working, standards, how to guides, risk assessments, safe systems of work and SHEQ alerts
• Deliver and co-ordinate all Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Compliance Standard related events/updates to new and existing colleagues
• With the support of the appropriate central departments provide coaching, training and guidance to the site shift management and supervisory teams to comply with internal and external audit requirements and close out any non-conformance requirements after audit
• Undertake regular BRC Auditing, to ensure attainment of site BRC accreditation, following up on BRC non-conformance providing feedback to Warehouse Manager
• Ensure Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Allergen procedures and standards are complied with on site
• Completion of site audits to ensure site assurance and risk reduction requirements
• Ensure Fire Safety Standards, tests and drill requirements and Fire Risk Assessment Report actions are completed
• Undertake and manage regular review of site risk assessments, safe systems of work, method statements and contractor permits to work
• Identify and review compliance key performance indicators and suggest improvements and efficiencies to better meet business/legal requirements
• Manage all site facility and maintenance contractor requirements
• Manage all site compliance document control requirements, corrective and preventative actions and trend analysis
• Undertake all site accident investigation requirements for PI and or Vehicle Collisions, determining appropriate follow up actions, devising and delivering training
• Maintain training records for all colleagues
• Maintain MHE files
• Line Manager responsibility for Warehouse Trainer, Site Services Operative and Hygiene Operatives

• Management experience within a warehouse environment
• Experience of a fast-moving distribution environment.
• Previous experience of strong people management
• Flexible, enthusiastic and positive approach.
• Able to cope under pressure and prioritise demands
• Warehouse Health & Safety legislation
• Warehouse Auditing and BRC compliance
• Operational methods and procedures relating to the FMCG industry
• Proven track record of working to Key Performance Indicators
• Experience of using warehouse management systems
• High level of IT skills such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understanding/Qualification of IOSH is desirable

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch 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 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 6% employer
• Life Assurance - x 3 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!