First Line Manger - Warehousing

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced First Line Manager for their warehousing operations based in Derbyshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead, motivate, and develop a team within a fast-paced environment.

First Line Manager - Warehousing

Salary: 28400 + shift allowance

Location: Derbyshire

Keywords: Warehousing, Management, Operations, Leadership, Communication

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced First Line Manager for their warehousing operations based in Derbyshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead, motivate, and develop a team within a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary of £28,400, this position provides the chance to utilise your excellent organisational skills and experience in team management. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and reporting on the work activities of a shift while ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

• Competitive salary of £28,400
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team
• Based in scenic Derbyshire

What you'll do:

As a First Line Manager in Warehousing, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the smooth running of our client's operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve planning and managing staffing levels according to operational needs, directing daily activities to maintain a positive work environment, and delivering performance reviews for team members. You will also be tasked with facilitating effective communication across all levels of the organisation, driving engagement among staff members. Ensuring compliance with SOPs will be crucial to maintaining high standards of operation. Your leadership will directly impact productivity levels and overall operational efficiency.

• Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
• Direct daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members.
• Deliver team member performance reviews, development, and succession planning as appropriate.
• Facilitate effective communication and drive engagement.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance issues in line with HR policy.
• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Organise and lead the focus on improved productivity levels.
• Monitor all physical aspects of the warehouse operation during the shift and take corrective action.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this First Line Manager - Warehousing role brings a wealth of experience in team management and operational supervision within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) multi-shift warehousing environment. Your excellent organisational skills will be key in managing staffing levels effectively. Your strong analytical and numerical abilities will aid in monitoring operational data and reporting on shift performance. As an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you'll foster an open dialogue with your team that encourages engagement. Your customer-focused approach will drive your team to meet service levels consistently.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience of team management.
• Minimum of two years' experience in supervising the physical and operational activity within a FMCG multi-shift warehousing and distribution operation is desirable.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills.
• Excellent communicator - verbal and written.
• Focuses on the needs of customers, drives the team to meet service levels.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a renowned organisation that values its employees and provides an environment that encourages growth and development. They are committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and clean work environment for all team members. Their focus on continuous improvement and high standards of operation make them a leader in their industry. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that strives to deliver excellent service levels.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

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