Warehouse Shift Manager

Who are Culina? Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste. Life in this role As part of our Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Warehouse Shift Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. Shift: 4 on 4 off nights,18.00-06.00 As a Warehouse Shift Manager you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the Operations Manager in the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring all aspects of Health & Safety within the Warehouse are maintained and product is picked and dispatched to the highest standard in order to meet contractual KPI’s. Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager: - Manage and motivate the shift team in order to ensure that productivity and service KPI’s are achieved or exceeded. - Ensure the highest possible levels of health, safety and hygiene are upheld so that legislative and quality requirements can be complied with, ensuring relevant paperwork is completed and retained. - Ensuring the highest levels of Quality and compliance are maintained and that the site operates to the Audit standard required. - Deliver communication briefings so that all shifts are aware of all Company and local issues and employees are able to offer input / improvements and feel involved. - Manage Goods Inwards area to ensure that receipts are made quickly and without damaging goods so that stock is available to satisfy orders. - Develop all team members so that their contributions to the Warehouse can be maximised and succession plan. - Carry out disciplinary / grievance interviews and investigations in line with Company procedure. - Monitor and control sickness absence levels in line with Company policy and carry out return to work interviews effectively and efficiently. - Monitor and control time and attendance system. - To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlighting good performance and areas for further development. - Man power planning, by ensuring the appropriate levels of overtime and agency workers to efficiently and cost effectively run the shift. - Enforce and adhere all Company policies and procedures. - Monitor and control training for teams, ensuring the correct amount of health & safety representation on shift, i.e. First Aiders, Fire Marshalls etc. - Support Management in any ad-hoc duties within the Warehouse function. What you’ll need ... - Operational management experience within a FMCG warehouse environment - Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation. - Experience of Leading and Mentoring a large team - Knowledge of warehouse health & safety legislation, including accident and incident investigation and root cause analysis - Knowledge of consolidation and loading operations in FMCG Industry - Previous experience of WMS systems with the ability to interrogate the information - The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure. - Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines. - Good communication skills - Good working knowledge of MS Office – Word and Excel What is in it for you? If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. - Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. - Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. - Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. - Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. - Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.