Warehouse First Line Manager

What’s the role? Shift: Rotating Days & Nights, any 5 from 7 We are offering you the chance to be a Warehouse First Line Manager to plan and co-ordinate the people and resources of the operational function at Gorsebrook, Voltaic. The performance of the site should be maximised through exceeding customer requirements and increasing right first time every time performance. You will be leading and reporting upon the work activities of the team; providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training & development whilst ensuring that data is used to support the decision making process. Achieving objectives in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, People and Delivery targets. What will I be responsible for? Managing communication between the site and warehouse staff, being the direct liaison with customers and suppliers when authorised Ensuring all Mechanical Handling Equipment is operated by suitably trained operators and Pre-Use checks are completed prior to use and paperwork is completed and filed in a professional and timely manner Making sure all defects with regard to plant and equipment are reported in accordance with Company Procedures and Vehicle Off Road equipment is suitably locked/signed to prevent use Identifying training needs within the warehouse team Supporting Site Management in maintaining third party quality accreditation Managing/supervising the unloading, storage and loading of pallets ensuring that operational procedures are followed The reporting, handling and storage of returned, quarantined and damaged pallets Carrying out daily checks in and around the warehouse (Battery Bay, MHE, Racking, Docks, Doors, Lights, Fabrication) and report issues accordingly Managing/supervising warehouse staff attendance and breaks, ensuring issues are reported to Site Management Certifying all Disciplinary and Grievance matters are reported in accordance with Company Processes Ensuring the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees, contractors and visitors within the warehouse area Reporting any accident, incident or near-misses immediately through internal company systems, carrying out/assisting in any investigations which may be required Promoting the ‘Clean as You Go’ Policy, ensuring site hygiene standards and records are maintained What kind of person are you looking for? You will have a proven track record of success in ensuring a financially efficient operation. You will have strong leadership and managerial skills, good awareness and understanding of a variety of warehouse equipment. Although not essential it would be desirable for the successful applicant to hold an IOSH qualification and a working knowledge of ISO quality management systems. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of managing a team across a large, complex enterprise. The ability to lead by example, act decisively and be able to respond well to changes in demands. You will be well presented and have excellent commercial awareness and business acumen. To exceed in this role you will be an experienced, ideally at least 2 years’ experience as a First Line Manager from a complex, fast moving environment and be highly customer focused. To play a valued part of our company you will have good knowledge of health and safety rules & regulations and lead by example, demonstrating the Eddie Stobart’s Visions and Values.