Warehouse Shift Manager - Backs - (WSH.15)
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.
We are looking for a Full Time Backs Warehouse Shift Manager to join our team in Lenziemill, Cumbernauld.
As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of the day-to-day warehouse operations at the site, ensuring the operation is running smoothly, and supporting the Site Operations Managers with a variety of tasks that add value to the operation.
You will also ensure all productivity, accuracy, and cost targets are met and exceeded, as well as manage and coordinate warehouse operations at the distribution centre.
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 and 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
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working pattern: Any 4 from 7 | 14:00 to 12:00
Location: Gist Limited, Lenziemill Road, Cumbernauld, G67 2XN
What you’ll do:
Your key accountabilities will include:
* Own the recruitment and induction process within the warehouse department of new colleagues
* Conduct daily administration tasks in relation to payroll systems, payroll queries, holidays, etc.
* Drive shift performance to achieve KPIs
* Forward planning of operation and delivery of plan in line with live volumes and resources
* Ensure all requirements relating to safety, health, environment, and quality are being fully implemented in the warehouse or escalate
* Maintain a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency, and subcontractors
* Manage direct reports in various areas, including but not limited to:
* Wellbeing meetings, long-term sick management, return to work, and disciplinaries
* Shift briefings when required
* Collaborate with 3rd party agencies to ensure appropriate resourcing of operation
* Day-to-day reviews of plans and system maintenance in line with live volumes
* Ensure training and development needs are identified and reviewed frequently
* Plan and organise operational, people, and safety meetings
* Investigate and report accidents
* Conduct hazard walks and observations
* Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPIs
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 passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating an innovative culture where all employees can voice their suggestions and ideas
* Excellent team management skills for developing Team Leaders
* An analytical mindset
* Flexibility to cover various shift patterns in the future
* Previous experience working with Trade Unions (beneficial)
Why Gist?
At Gist, we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we 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 with their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly with 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 join our team. Make an immediate impact with us.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you require reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please share your needs with us when applying. We will ensure a fair and transparent assessment process. Your needs are important to us.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted, and introductory fees will not apply.
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