Wincanton, for Sainsbury's at our Thameside depot in London, is looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join the team. Reporting to the Depot Operations Manager, the Shift Manager leads a team of Warehouse Team Managers, ensuring safe operational performance while meeting all key performance indicators to exceed customer expectations.
We receive, pick, and load store orders accurately, safely, and in a timely manner to meet the outbound loading schedule across our four grocery chambers (ambient, frozen, chill, and produce). Candidates with experience in a multi-temperature, food environment are preferred.
Shift times are rotating earlies and lates, 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, with any 5 days from 7.
How will you contribute?
* Proactively motivate and lead a team of Managers to achieve targets and meet deadlines
* Support, monitor, report on, and deliver operational KPIs
* Ensure a proactive approach to Health & Safety
* Provide responsive and professional service to customers and colleagues
* Manage performance, attendance, overtime, and sickness of team members
* Monitor and manage budgets
* Manage customer expectations and ensure escalations are handled promptly
* Lead onsite Union relationships and meetings alongside other Shift Managers
What will you bring?
* Strong People Management skills, including handling disciplinary and grievance processes
* Management or supervisory experience in a multi-temperature, food, or grocery environment
* Strong operational knowledge and background
* Experience managing customer relationships and expectations
* Proven leadership in a unionized environment
* Excellent communication skills
* A positive attitude with a proactive approach to improvements
What do we offer?
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with benefits such as a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more.
We value our people and provide opportunities for career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.
Our Commitment
We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel supported and valued. We are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.
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