Contract: Fixed Term Contract - until July 2025
Working hours:, 37.5 hours per week, 2pm-10pm.
Location: Head Office, Sheffield, S35 2PW. Located just off Junction 35A off the M1. We offer free onsite parking and tea and coffee.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Distribution Centre where you will play a key role in managing the day to day activities within a busy warehouse environment.
You will be responsible for supervising a team of Distribution Operators across all areas of Distribution including Goods In, Putaway, Replenishment, Pick, Pack, Marshalling and Despatch. You will have responsibility for achieving daily deadlines, service requirements and ensuring the Distribution Centre remains compliance.
Here's what you can expect to be doing…
* Assist with the coordination of staff ensuring each area of the Distribution operation is covered appropriately during peaks and troughs, utilising the teams expertise
* Act as support manager to the Deputy Unit Manager and supporting direct team of Distribution Operators
* Accountable for health and safety within your team and the Distribution site
* Support with identifying root causes for accidents and incidents including any reporting trends, advising on possible remedial action, taking a proactive approach on analysis for prevention and deliver improvements
* Assist with identifying trends to foresee and prevent any potential non-compliance of processes and procedures. Ensure standards are maintained and there is a continual improvement culture within your team
* Support with driving improvements across all KPIs from operational & customers
* Help with the delivery of cost savings within the operation
* Support with staff training on site, in order to create development plans to manage performance. Identify any planning or operational issues and any skill gaps and offer training solutions
What you’ll need to succeed
* Proven experience of managing teams within a warehouse environment
* Knowledge of warehousing procedures
* Can maintain a consistent high level of accuracy, concentration and attention to detail whilst working under pressure
* Have good organisation and problem-solving skills
* Can provide clear support, guidance and direction to the team
* Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team in a busy environment
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be numerate and literate
In return we will provide the following benefits:
* 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Potential annual bonus scheme
* Onsite subsidised canteen
* Company Pension scheme - employer contribution match up to 7%
* Life assurance 3 x annual salary
* Group Income Protection Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance option
* Occupational Sick Pay
* Assistance with further study
* Learning and development opportunities
* Enhanced family friendly payments
* Aviva Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to digital wellbeing programmes
* Aviva DigiCare Workplace App which includes access to a free digital GP and a health check
* Recognition and long service awards
* Professional subscription reimbursement when required for your role
* Health and wellbeing activities
* Financial education support
* Access to our benefits app with fantastic discounts from hundreds of retailers and instant access to your digital payslip
Optional benefits:
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
* Blue Light Card
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Costco Wholesale membership
* WSL – 40% off Will writing service
* Taste Card
Become part of a corporate culture that actively promotes constructive exchanges between colleagues, customers and partners. Work with us to improve people's lives in the long term. We can offer you interesting, varied tasks and excellent opportunities for advancement, as well as an attractive salary with extensive benefits, all within a dynamic family-owned company.