Warehouse Shift Manager

Join Saica Pack, a division of the Saica Group, where you'll have the opportunity to develop corrugated cardboard packaging solutions.

At Saica Group, we have integrated the circular economy into our business model, embracing sustainability as the driving force behind a more responsible production model. At Saica Pack, you'll be part of the circle!

We believe in talent, professional growth, and making a positive impact on the world. If you're looking for a dynamic environment where every day is an opportunity to innovate and create a better world, Saica Group is the place for you!

Job:

Warehouse Shift Manager

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on and proactive warehouse leader with strong experience of managing despatch operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment.  You will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of warehouse and despatch activities, ensuring finished goods are handled safely, accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of health and safety, stock integrity, operational performance and customer service. The role also has responsibility for supporting and developing the operational team and driving continuous improvement. 

You will work Monday to Friday on a 3-shift rotation (Dayshift/Nightshift/Backshift) managing a team of up to 4 Warehouse Operatives

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not limited to)

•Leading the day-to-day warehouse and despatch operation, ensuring activities are effectively planned, coordinated and controlled.

•Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and despatch of goods, working closely with customers, suppliers and SAICA 3PL’s teams to effectively co-ordinate transport and deliveries in line with business requirements.  

•Maintain accurate stock, reconciliation and system data for internal and external warehouse, ensuring operational processes and controls are consistently followed

•Managing warehouse space and ensuring the effective use of mechanical handling equipment while meeting operational, quality and budgetary requirements.

•Leading, supporting and developing the warehouse team through effective communication, training and continuous improvement

•Establishing, monitoring and maintaining agreed performance levels and KPIs across warehouse activities.

•Maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are consistently applied, including completion and recording of employee inductions and training

•Ensuring environmental controls, quality and operational procedures are in place and effective.

•Managing operational costs effectively.

•Building effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers and 3PL providers.

•Reviewing working practices and identifying opportunities to improve warehouse and despatch processes.

•Producing and communicating operational reports and KPI information

•Facilitating regular operational meetings to communicate priorities, objectives and performance to the team.

 

Key Experience and Qualifications

•Significant warehouse management or supervisory experience within a high-volume manufacturing despatch environment, is essential.

•Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing an operational warehouse team

•Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or stock-control systems.

•Super User with SAP system

•Experience completing or overseeing transport, despatch, stock and inventory-related administration

•Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers

•Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to remain effective in a busy operational environment.

•Experience with problem solving and troubleshooting

•Strong communication and people-management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

•Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Work Experience:

Forklift, General Administration, General Health & Safety (H&S), Health & Safety, Logistics, People, System, Warehouse

Education:

NVQ (National Vocational Qualification): Mathematics (Required), NVQ (National Vocational Qualification): Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Why choose Us

By joining the Saica Group, you're choosing more than a job – you're choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

Saica Group is committed to Occupational Risk Prevention for its employees and partner companies, Environmental Protection, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we strive to maintain a balance between professional and personal life.

All CVs received will be handled in accordance with Personal Data Protection legislation and will be archived unless the candidate expressly requests their cancellation or rectification in writing.