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 Warehouse Shift Manager to join our team in Barnsley. 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 Warehouse Operation 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 Role details: Salary: £37,777 plus shift allowance £6,000 Hours: 38 Per Week Working Pattern: Wednesday to Saturday Location: Barnsley, S71 3LJ 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 resource Ensure all requirements relating to safety, health, environment and quality are being fully implemented in the warehouse or escalate Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency and subcontractors Manage direct reports in a variety of 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 Ensuring training and development needs are identified and reviewed frequently Planning and organising operational, people and safety meetings Accident investigations and reporting Conduct hazard walks and observations Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI's 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 skill for developing Team Leaders An analytical mind-set Flexibility to cover a variety of shift patterns in the future You'll come in contact with Trade Unions (previous experience with this would be beneficial) Why Gist? At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything 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 to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to 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 be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.