Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, The Warehouse Shift Manager is responsible for delivering an efficient and cost effective warehousing solution to accommodate the requirements of our Spalding operation and achieve the necessary service levels whilst operating with the legal limits. Monitoring daily operational targets / KPIs ensuring these take into account Company standards and agreed Customer service level parameters during your shift.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 18.00-06.00

Key Duties of a Warehouse Shift Manager:

• Identify the training and development needs for departmental Team Leaders and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
• Ensure all practices and procedures are carried out in line with legislation and Company Health & Safety policy and HACCP
• Monitor and control costs and proactively manage them against budget
• To liaise closely with Site Operational Managers in Spalding to ensure understanding of each others issues, joint resolution of problems and achieve efficiencies between the departments
• To ensure staff rotas are updated and correct levels of staffing are used.
• To ensure that stock counting and control procedures are followed and that stock counts are completed in an accurate and timely manner as per customer requirements.
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained at all times
• Ensure that M.H.E. check / inspection procedures are followed.
• To attend management meetings as appropriate and produce management reports and statistics as requested.
• To liaise regularly with operations and all other departments and sites to develop strong working relationships.
• Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance using the Company disciplinary policy and procedures with the support of HR and escalating issues when necessary.
• Oversee the effective application of the Company absence policy and procedures including monitoring of absence levels and conducting return to work discussions.

• Operational management experience within a FMCG warehouse environment
• Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.
• Experience of Leading and Mentoring a large team
• Knowledge of warehouse health & safety legislation, including accident and incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of consolidation and loading operations in FMCG Industry
• Previous experience of WMS systems with the ability to interrogate the information
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Good communication skills  
• Good working knowledge of MS Office – Word and Excel

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch 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:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 6% employer
• Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary 
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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