Company Description
Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients with its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.
Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL with an extensive depot network and some brand new, state-of-the-art facilities.
Job Description
Joining Great Bear as a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will be responsible for managing teams within the Warehouse while motivating employees. You will ensure all aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse are maintained and that products are picked and dispatched to the highest standard in order to meet set KPIs.
Shifts: 4 on 4 off, Nights 18:00-06:00
What will you be doing?
* Leading a team of Team Leaders and General Warehouse Operatives in their daily workload.
* Ensuring that orders are picked, marshalled, unloaded, and loaded in line with customer specifications.
* Carrying out daily inspections of the workplace.
* Completing and carrying out Personal Development Plans for all members of the team.
* Ensuring that a high standard of Health & Safety is adhered to within the working environment.
* Communicating regularly with Team Leaders/Senior Managers regarding any issues that may arise within the warehouse.
* Managing the team’s performance in line with KPIs as required.
* Adhering to Hygiene policy ensuring that the company's waste management program is adhered to and that we remain BRC compliant.
* Ensuring that there is adequate support for the picking, marshalling, cleaning, goods-in, and pallet checking teams at all times.
Qualifications
* Attention to detail/accuracy.
* Computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
* Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
* Conscientious and reliable.
* Flexible attitude.
* Strong and effective communicator at all levels.
* Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
* Effectively prioritise workload to meet set deadlines.
* Good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
* Proactive and able to make decisions.
* Ability to work and communicate effectively across multi-functional departments.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hard-working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee, giving 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 including:
* 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: 4x 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 day, 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.
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