Distribution Night Shift Manager
Night Shift Monday to Thursday 22:00 to 06:00, Friday 20:00 to 03:00
The Night Shift Manager will report to the Head of Logistics.
£35,000 p/a and excellent benefits.
Purpose of the Role:
As part of the logistics management team, you will have responsibilities for the efficient handling of throughput, to a fast moving, dynamic multi-brand, multi-site logistics operation with particular responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction, pre-set KPI's and service levels are maintained and improved upon. Through the close management of both customer service levels and budget control, ensuring H&S and depot housekeeping standards are maintained with a view to constant improvement.
Responsibilities:
* To plan and allocate DC resources by department/brand, in line with DC throughput.
* To calculate weekly staffing levels and holiday allowances, optimising resource and minimising agency requirements based on the projected budgeted volumes. Regularly review overtime requirements within the constraints of a tight budget.
* Ensure daily work plan requirements are completed in line with external transport trunking and delivery schedules.
* Ensure all DC intake schedules are met in line with pre-set KPI's and business requirements, planning and scheduling dynamic fluctuations in peak requirements.
* Maintain high standards of quality control and ensure inventory accuracy.
* To regularly re-assess all methods of operations in order to remain proactive and suggest recommendations for the continuous improvement of the throughput cycle.
* Produce statistics for the weekly reports and monthly budget reviews.
* To take responsibility for evaluating the overall performance of all colleagues within your team, ensuring feedback is provided informally/formally on a regular basis.
* To identify the training needs of all colleagues within your given area of responsibility.
* To ensure that the Company Health and Safety regulations and housekeeping charters are adhered to.
* To undertake ad hoc project work as requested by Senior Management.
Ideally you will have:
* Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within a distribution environment.
* Proven people management skills: the ability to lead, inspire and motivate. Be able to work in a standalone or team environment.
* Leadership skills: strong initiative and decisiveness, proactive decision maker.
* Excellent at problem solving: meet tight deadlines with the ability to multitask.
* Ability to work under pressure: able to work effectively under pressure, prioritise time-sensitive deadlines.
* Planning & organisational skills: good time management skills to adapt to constantly changing demands and priorities. Resourceful, demonstrating the ability to identify issues and proactively resolve them.
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