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Our Client is a major household name and leading retailer. It operates one of Europes largest distribution operations.As a fast growing GBP 37 billion global business at the forefront of its industry, it has never been afraid to set ambitiousand challenging goals and understands that only exceptional people will ensure such goals become a reality.Our Clients distribution centres are intensive 24 hour 7 days per week operations, combining leading edge technology anda challenging agenda to ensure continuous improvement to deliver excellent service to its stores.To enable our Clients national distribution centre staff to give our Client their best they need an additional WarehouseShift Manager at their Distribution Centre in Essex, willing to lead by example.Reporting into the DC Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a team of Warehouse Team Managers for ensuring thatthe right products reach the shelves on time, every time. Aided by stateoftheart technology & latest industry methods,you will play a vital part in the distribution centre operation in the achievement of balanced targets in the areas ofpeople, operations, customers & finance. You will be responsible for managing the performance, training, health andsafety and motivation of your team. You will manage change and also coach Team Managers to get the best out of theirpeople.You will monitor KPIs and be expected to write reports accordingly & assist with the preparation of departmental budgetsand forecasts, review operational performance daily and weekly identifying successes and areas for improvement, leadcontinuous improvement initiatives and attend management meetings. In addition you will ensure the processes are managedwithin our Clients Health and Safety, Legal and Security policy framework.Skills:You will need to demonstrate the ability to translate our Clients vision into how you and your team operate daily, aswell as a hands on approach to succeed in a demanding environment.This is a key management role leading a team of Warehouse Team Managers and warehouse staff and championing excellence,which requires at least five years management experience, ideally, though not essentially within a distribution or retailenvironment.You will be an effective manager of staff with a modern approach to management and proven in your ability to motivate anddevelop Team Managers and their reports. You will set clear expectations for staff and review achievements accordingly,providing structured and objective feedback.As an experienced leader of people you will have the proactive ability to challenge existing practices and drive throughchange to benefit the business.You will be a real people person, a clear communicator with experience of managing change effectively. You will alsohave experience within a fast moving computerised warehouse and will bring energy and focus to this important role.Excellent analytical, organisation and communication skills coupled with influencing skills and teamwork, will alreadyhave ensured your success as a Manager.If you want to grow both yourself and those around you, then by joining our Client you will receive quality training anddevelopment.Career opportunities with this major blue-chip client can only be described as outstanding!The salary range is GBP 30-40k. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined by the candidates skill setand experience and the shift they are working. In addition there is a range of excellent benefits.Note:To be employed in the United Kingdom you need to have all proper documentation which allows you the legal right to workin the UK. It is also illegal to employ anyone in the UK without the proper authorisation. Please do not apply for thisjob if your status is not appropriate.Services advertised by rpc Search and Selection, a Division of Resource Planning Consultants Ltd are those of anEmployment Agency and / or Employment Business as defined under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and EmploymentBusinesses Regulations 2003. |
