Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential. As the Site Optimisation Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of change across the site from central & depot initiatives, through the optimisation of processes. As an analytical and proactive individual, you'll possess a strong drive to implement better, more efficient processes. You’ll be a highly organised individual who can communicate across all levels of the business to ensure business critical messages are delivered accurately. What’s in it for you? Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special… 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Role details: Salary: £47,000 Hours: 37.5 hours Working Pattern: Any 5 from 7 Location: Faversham, ME13 7TW What you’ll do: Your key accountabilities will include: Leading improvement through regular, cross functional engagement sessions Collaborates with the wider warehouse function and engages with the Warehouse optimisation team to deliver compelling and business led change effectively Drive continuous improvement processes Identifies areas of improvement and engages the appropriate stakeholders to achieve measurable results Planning and organising projects with people and safety at the heart of decision making Share best practice with other sites to improve overall business standard Responsible for operational processes. Maintain and improve methods & performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI's Ensure all requirements relating to safety, health, environment and quality are being fully implemented in the warehouse or escalate Who you are: Your skills and experience will include: Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of a warehouse function within the FMCG Distribution Industry A background operating at a management level is a must A passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating an innovative culture where all employees can voice their suggestions and ideas Excellent team project management skills An analytical mind-set An ability to drive a program of continuous improvement Experience in creating process improvement methods You'll come in to contact with Trade Unions (previous experience with this would be beneficial) Some flexibility Preferred: Continuous improvement experience (lean / six-sigma) or project management qualification Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us. LI-RC1