Description Job Title: Automated Warehouse Specialist Location: Coca Cola, Lisburn, Northern Ireland Salary: £32,000 pa Hours: 39 hrs per week, 12 hrs shifts (rotating days/nights) Summary and purpose of position: Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies. The role requires the person to carry out all direct and related work as required by the Warehouse Manager, for storage and distribution of soft drinks, premium spirits and snacks. Overall responsibility for the assignment of tasks relating to both picking and bulk loading and all relevant system tasks associated in WMS. To ensure accurate and timely communications between warehouse, the external logistics provider and the client (Coca Cola). To support the Shift Manager in managing resources/equipment to achieve optimum output. To lead and drive new Warehouse projects with a continuous improvement mindset. Duties and responsibilities: LEAD Ensure warehouse function meets its daily /weekly and monthly targets · Operations - Set up, operate, monitor and control operational processes specific to all Warehouse activities · Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation & work under pressure · Ensure standards of TPM/GWP are operated and adhered to within the warehouse. Ensure control in place over stock rotation & control of short dated stock. Ensure control of any quarantined or positive release stock · Manage NPI process for new SKU’s into warehouse for storage, picking and dispatch · Be an ambassador for Wincanton · Ensure all H&S standards support our Zero Harm culture PARTNER Develop good relationships with internal and external partners · To liaise with the client and, the external logistics provider to ensure with smooth running with operation · Maintain good channels of communication with all stakeholders · Introduce new processes and better ways of working · Collaboration with both the client and Wincanton group with a continuous improvement mindset MANAGE Manage with excellence daily deliverables in terms of warehouse to ensure great customer satisfaction · To ensure smooth loading of trucks, correct stock & correct preload area. Check vehicle & driver details. · Ability to plan and prioritise workload/warehouse activities to meet business demands · Ability to manage resources to ensure that Company assets are protected · Assist with training and development · Flexibility across all Warehouse functions DELIVER Deliver on key metrics · To release pallets through SAP/ANT for picking & bulk loading, to co-ordinate picking replenishment in batches. To assign pre-stage areas for route loads. To liaise with engineering to ensure the smooth running of ANT. To liaise with dispatch & picking staff to ensure smooth running of make-up function · Strong focus on good customer service · Involved in Month Ends process and stock counts · Responsible for reconciling physical vs system stocks Experience, skills and attributes · Educated to GCSE level or equivalent · 1-2 years warehouse experience - FMCG including picking activities · Advanced SAP skills - ability to interrogate SAP -minimum 2 years’ experience · Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills. · Demonstrate a passion for quality, efficiency and excellent customer service. · Capability to work as part of a team, cross functionally and achieve results in relation to operational needs. · Competent computer skills in general PC navigation, MS Word, Excel. · A self- starter & ability to use initiative to solve problems · Flexible and able to respond positively and reliably to internal and external customer requirements · Hands on approach and to be able to accept change where necessary. · Driven by continual improvement and high personal standards. · To be responsible for the health and safety of themselves and other colleagues by adhering to safe working practices Desirable Experience, skills and attributes · Forklift driving experience. · Experience of managing others in an FMCG environment · Previous project experience in warehouse environment · Previous supervisory experience Our Commitment: Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.