Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA
Night Operation Manager
Permanent, Full time
Company Overview:
We are a leading wholesale distributor of fresh produce, committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. With a focus on efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, we seek a motivated and experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join our dynamic team.
Position Overview:
The Warehouse Team Leader will oversee and support the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring that all tasks are performed efficiently and accurately. The role includes leading a team of warehouse associates, ensuring product quality, maintaining inventory control, and supporting the night operations manager in implementing operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of warehouse associates, ensuring that all team members are trained, engaged, and meeting performance targets.
2. Order Fulfilment: Ensure timely and accurate picking, packing, and the dispatch of fresh produce orders to meet customer demand and deadlines.
3. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, ensuring proper storage of products, and minimizing waste or spoilage. Assist in stock counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
4. Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members. Comply with food safety regulations and industry standards.
5. Quality Control: Inspect incoming and outgoing fresh produce for quality, ensuring only the best products reach customers. Address any discrepancies or issues promptly.
6. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving warehouse processes and workflows to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
7. Communication: Act as a liaison between the warehouse staff and management, ensuring smooth communication of operational needs and updates.
8. Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance of warehouse equipment and facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
1. Proven experience (1+ years) in warehouse operations
2. Valid driving licence (no more than 6 active penalty points)
3. Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control practices.
4. Understanding of food safety regulations and handling procedures, especially within the fresh produce industry.
5. FLT licences, Reach or Counterbalance is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
6. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with a strong focus on attention to detail.
8. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
9. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
10. Ability to lift and carry heavy items, and work in various temperature conditions (cooler/freezer environments).
11. Flexibility to work shifts in line with the business needs.
Education & Certification:
1. Certification in warehouse management (preferred but not required).
2. Food safety certification (preferred).
3. IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification (preferred but not required).
Why Join Us?
1. Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum.
2. Opportunity for career growth and development.
3. Work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
4. Be part of a team that values quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
5. 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
6. Payment reward for Friend Referrals
7. 20% staff discount on our online shop
8. Long Service Awards
9. Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments.
If you have the requirements listed to become our Warehouse Team Leader, please click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.
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