Warehouse Shift Manager **Internal Applications Only**

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL, and through an extensive depot network including unique state of the art facilities at Port Salford and Markham Vale Great Bear serves established FMCG businesses.

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager the Shift Manager’s role is a pivotal role and will be focused at delivering consistent performance, ensuring that all day to day aspects of the operation are managed proactively.

There 2 positions available, 4 on, 4 off days & nights 

Key Duties:

• Manage team attendance, performance, productivity and accuracy levels, motivating team members to achieve high levels.
• Co-ordinate and motivate the warehouse operation to ensure effective operational performance.
• As part of the senior operations team drive continuous improvement within the warehouse, implementing plans to consistently improve the performance.
• Responsible for shift manning and labour management to achieve workloads in a time sensitive operation.
• Overall management and responsibility for achieving operational KPI’s.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of warehouse operational areas including returns, inventory control, co-pack, delivery schedules along with Health & Safety procedures.
• Communicate confidently and effectively with staff, customers and other areas of the business to maintain and develop positive relationships.
• Responsible for controlling labour costs, whilst ensuring a flow of work is maintained throughout the warehouse without any disruption to the business.
• Responsible for the promotion of Health & Safety within the warehouse promoting MHE and accountability.
• Performance managing employees to ensure maximum productivity and taking appropriate steps to manage underperformance.
• Responsible for proactively managing and addressing any disciplinary matters that may arise ensuring that the correct procedure is followed at all times.
• Responsible for the control and management of all sickness and absence, supporting and managing employees effectively to ensure low levels of absence.

• IT Skills, both Microsoft package and bespoke WMS and TMS
• Knowledge of the sector and relevant operational practices
• Setting clear objectives, developing and motivating teams
• Effective communication at all levels within the business and customer facing
• Experience of managing teams and prioritising a tight and challenging workload

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 
• 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 retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance -  4 x 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