* An excellent opportunity to join a business with huge growth plans
* Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a career path?
About Our Client
Page Outsourcing are working on behalf of Martin Brower, a global leader in supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end logistical support to some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands for over 90 years.
With an unwavering commitment to its teams, Martin Brower fosters a people-first culture, ensuring every individual feels valued and supported. Creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is heard, respected and appreciated. They are committed to making sure each person feels empowered to bring their best self to work every day.
Job Description
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and develop a motivated, high-performing warehouse shift team within a modern, purpose-built facility-shaping day-to-day operations from the ground up.
You will drive operational excellence by managing people and resources effectively, ensuring productivity and accuracy targets are consistently met, maintaining rigorous health, safety and compliance standards. You will:
* Uphold a People First culture, fostering inclusion and collaboration across the team.
* Plan and control labour resources to meet shift KPIs within budget, including managing breaks and shift preparations considering forecasts, holidays, and absences. Ensuring units per hour (UPMH) meet or exceed the agreed target.
* Establish smooth handovers with documented productivity, accuracy, and issues.
* Hold daily shift briefings and be visible to the team.
* Ensure all team members are trained, competent, and multi-skilled, using the training matrix to track progress and complete all required documentation.
* Manage probation reviews, appraisals, and disciplinary or grievance procedures as required.
* Proactively seek to identify operational problems, suggest improvements, and implement necessary changes.
* Deputise for Assistant Operations Managers when required.
* Implement immediate improvement plans to enhance productivity and utilisation.
* Complete daily shift reports and provide feedback to internal customers such as customer services and field managers.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, MBUK values, and relevant legislation including absence management and Working Time Directive.
* Work closely with the Health & Safety Team to ensure full compliance with legislation and internal KPI standards.
The Successful Applicant
Driving operational excellence, the successful candidate will be an innovative leader with strong decision-making skills, a proven track record in developing teams, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
They will:
* Demonstrate strong leadership, motivating a large team to achieve challenging targets while developing future leaders.
* Apply strategic thinking to manage resources efficiently and adapt to industry changes.
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation, effectively communicating and implementing change to ensure team buy-in.
* Bring relevant FMCG management experience, with solid performance management skills and proficiency in MS Office.
* Ideally have experience managing within a union environment and possess some HR knowledge.
What's on Offer
Alongside a competitive salary, enhanced pension and life assurance, you'll enjoy an inclusive workplace that truly values its employees, plus a range of benefits that includes:
* Free meals on-site every working day
* Private Healthcare (after 12 months)
* Exclusive employee discounts - save on big brands
* Ehanced pension
* Cycle to work scheme (after 12 months)
* Plus, flu jabs, dental advice, employee assistance programme, referral scheme to name but a few!
Martin Brower welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. They don't expect everyone to have 100% of the skills, knowledge, and experience but if you think you can match at least 70% of the requirements and are able to demonstrate the company values, then please do get in touch.
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