We're implementing a new Flow Room at Frasers Group to further support our transformation. therefore we're hiring for a number of opportunities to be part of something truly remarkable.

In this newly created role as Flow Room Shift Manager, you'll bring a flexible approach with a desire to exceed targets through pro-active management and establishing strong working relationships between the operations and engineering teams.

An excellent opportunity to join our impressive state of the art 2.5m square foot Distribution Centre in Shirebrook, that's over 30 Football pitches, and is one of the most advanced warehouses within the UK during a period of exciting elevation and investment in this particular area.  Such a great time to join us!

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off rotation Days/Nights

• Responsible for Systems availability and efficiency – achievement of KPIs (e.g. minimise downtime)
• Line management and leadership of the flow room shift team, e.g. monitoring and elevating levels of engagement in the team
• Maintaining a fast paced team and adhere to deadlines set for the site
• Delivering standard reports to SLT, with performance commentary linked with the ops team commentary
• Liaising with the operation to deliver the tactical labour plan - prioritise workloads, and support Shift Ops / Section Managers to manage staffing levels during shifts
• Incident management of IT / Automation, including transparency of status, data-based reporting and pro-active follow up, validation of deadlines being met and monitoring for large scale issues / risks
• Monitoring and maintaining a safe working environment
• Maintaining IT backlog and drive consensus on priorities including new projects/change

• Detailed understanding of the functionality and operation of automated flow systems
• Proven experience in motivating, leading and developing high performing teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build trust within a team
• Customer focused and aware of requirements for quality, efficiency and accuracy
• Management of automation control systems including SCADA highly desirable
• Resilience, tenacity, flexible approach and self-starter /pro-active manager
• Excellent written, verbal and presentational communication skills
• Results and output oriented
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to influence and challenge in a positive style
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement tools

An opportunity like this at Frasers is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself
• Be Relevent to people, partners and the planet