Asda Doncaster First Line Manager

Vacancy for – M1 Warehouse First Line Manager, Multiple Roles – Asda Doncaster Contract

Main Responsibilities

Managing an operational section ensuring a smooth and efficient operation of the Warehousing function through the efforts of a well managed and engaged workforce; to achieve targets within time and budgeting constraints; to promote the Company standard and all its constituent parts. Reporting to the Operations manager, responsibilities include:

• Be conversant with performance and operational targets for each shift
• Achieve cost and performance requirements
• Ensure a clear operational plan is communicated so that all employees are clear about their expected targets.
• Ensure that the workforce is competent, motivated, engaged and focused and that they perform effectively at all times
• Ensure training and development needs are identified and dealt with effectively
• Establish priorities and communicate them effectively.
• Identify, evaluate, address and communicate, potential problems and risks
• Continuously monitor performance and refresh plans accordingly
• Maintain day to day employee, trade union and customer relationships
• Be visible, available and lead by example.

Skills & Experience

• Successful record of delivering results against service-related KPI’s
• Previous supervisory experience gained within a fast-moving target-driven environment would be advantageous.
• Flexibility regarding shifts – days/Afters/nights including weekend working on rotational shifts, Any 5 over 7 shifts
• PC literate
• Previous experience of working within a unionised environment
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff & management

About Us

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

By applying you agree to Wincanton’s terms of use, click here to review https://careers.wincanton.co.uk/terms.html

All applications for the above position must be made in writing, and with a current C.V to: https://careers.wincanton.co.uk

Closing Date: 8 th July 2022

Please inform your manager if you intend to apply for this position.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.