First Line Manager

Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.

Our Rugby site are now recruiting for a First Line Manager on a full time basis.

Salary: £36,300 per annum

Working hours: 4 on 4 18:00 - 6:00

The purpose of a First Line Manager is assist in overseeing operations ensuring service levels are achieved safely and efficiently, you will be a vital link to ensuring customer requirements are achieved consistently. You will be an ambassador for our core values and will lead a well engaged and motivated team.

Key Duties of a First Line Manager:

• Act as a key point of contact in communication with the administration, stock and management teams to resolve problems or issues that have been identified within the warehouse
• Prepare and complete shift handover documents fully and distribute data captured on tracking documents for the next shift
• Performance management of operatives using autostore and warehouse management system tools and creating corrective plans to improve individuals
• Create training plans with the support team to ensure you have the relevant skills mix on your shift to align to the capability planning tool
• Ensure all compliance requirements are met with regards to key control, key logs, radio logs, scanner logs, MHE pre op check sheet
• Ensure that the maintenance programme schedule meets equipment and audit guidelines
• You will be responsible for the completion of all Safe and Legal and make sure that they are signed off with a monthly WM check
• You will drive towards delivering a multi skilled team that can cross over to any department on site
• You will manage your team and ensure compliance to people process and policy
• Responsible for the talent management and development of your team

• Proven experience at Senior WH Operative level/ First Line Manager
• An Understanding of operational management and people management
• The ability to recognise and rewards the contributions of others
• A Clear and effective communicator
• Confident in setting appropriate standards of behaviour
• The ability to delegates work appropriately and fairly
• Focused on customer needs and satisfaction
• A demonstrable high standards for quality and quantity

As part of its Drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above First Line Manager role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam