Warehouse Operations Controller - Widnes, United Kingdom - Kammac Ltd

Kammac Ltd

Verified Company

Widnes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Shift Pattern/ Working Hours:
Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00

The Role:

This role will support the Operations Managers assisting them to ensure that all service, cost and health and safety targets are met or exceeded, whilst leading from the front to ensure house-keeping is exceptional.

To deputise for the Operations Manager in their absence.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist the Operations Manager in the day to day running of the operation across multiple shifts and department heads inclusive of, but not limited to, Internal: administration, payroll, transport, site security External: supplier, Customer with a collective goal to continuously improve
Manage the Operations Systems including TMS, WMS, ERP & various spreadsheets. Ensuring the smooth flow of activity as well as efficient workload balancing
Deputise on behalf of the Operations Manager when required ensuring all communicated management calls and required information is distributed effectively
To assist the Operations Manager in coordinating any challenges within the operation and communicating these across the multiple team members to maintain performance and continuously improve communication
Scheduling and supervising the activities and the functions of the warehouse staff including supporting the operations manager by deputising resource requirements against volume activity multi shift format and deployment
To regularly attend and plan meetings and briefings as required
Ensuring the reporting provided by the team is done so with validation and effective communication inclusive of, but not limited to, hour trackers and shift handovers
To communicate plans with the operations teams and ensure 100% customer satisfaction
To ensure compliance with the company's Health & Safety policy and procedures through safe systems of work and practices, good housekeeping and the provision of information
Maintain the training programmes of staff by supporting the training plan as provided by the Site management team
To keep and maintain records of team performance against plans and to advise Site Management of factors that may disrupt operations which cannot be resolved by the team Leader supporting where possible
To assist in the organisation of training and development for team members to constructively integrate, including onthejob coaching and evaluating training effectiveness in terms of improved individual and team performance and the maximum flexibility of team members
To continuously monitor and ensure team members maintain customer facing booking schedules and tracking forms
To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlighting good performance and areas for further development. This is inclusive of file notes and minor investigations on behalf of the Operations Manager
To assist the Operations Manager in controlling levels of planned and unplanned absence and take appropriate action to ensure cover, as necessary, and manage reductions of unacceptable levels
To participate as an active member of the management team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus and team working

This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

Previous experience in a similar role leading a team
Proven track record in warehousing
Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and monitor others levels of detail.
Able to demonstrate an indepth knowledge of onsite systems and processes.
PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress
Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns
Ability to efficiently lead a multitude of teams effectively, delegate, supervisory functions and keep staff motivated
Should have good oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills and a knack to problem solve
Strong interpersonal, conciliation skills and the capacity to network with suppliers and customers