Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights
Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights
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Job Description
New Onsite Location: Leeds
Working Hours: Midnight to 8am (Monday Friday)
NEW SITE OPENING IN THE UK!
Join the heartbeat of our logistics network
At Wayfair our delivery depots are the heartbeat of our logistics network ensuring large parcel items make their way to customers quickly and seamlessly. Strategically positioned these depots drive lastmile delivery operations connecting our transportation network directly to customers doorsteps. With a focus on smooth operations and exceptional service our depots are essential to delivering the fast reliable and customerfocused experience Wayfair is known for.
As a Warehouse Shift Supervisor Nights you will be responsible for overseeing night operations and leading daily dispatch ensuring that freight is safely processed prepared for delivery and shipped to our customers. By managing Team Leaders Associates and Drivers you will facilitate seamless freight processing and delivery within our service area. In addition you will monitor and report on KPIs and operational performance implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce costs and act as the deputy for the Site Manager to ensure continuity of operations.
If you have a good understanding of logistics and supply chain operations strong leadership skills and a customerfocused approach this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
What You Will Do:
- Monitor and manage daytoday operations and dispatch processes ensuring timely and accurate deliveries and collections while maintaining high service standards.
- Manage and coach warehouse staff including organising and conducting necessary training activities.
- Handle staff performance including conducting disciplinary actions and providing guidance to ensure adherence to company policies and standards.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) report on operational performance and take corrective action where necessary to meet targets.
- Identify areas for process improvements and implement strategies to optimize shipping efficiency and reduce costs.
- Overseeing and managing site Health & Safety aspects to ensure compliance with regulations risk assessments and safe working practices. This includes conducting safety audits etc
- Act as the deputy for the Terminal Manager in their absence ensuring continuity of operations and decisionmaking.
What You Will Have:
- Proven managerial/ supervisory experience successfully operating within a logistics transport and /or supply chain function.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage coach and motivate teams; fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and achieves operational goals.
- Effective people management techniques demonstrating knowledge and understanding of conflict & resolution management and people recognition.
- Excellent communication skills someone who can engage and collaborate with cross functional stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs) while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Good IT navigation skills including: MS Office Suite or Google Suite
Please note this is a handson position where you are required to get involved in the daytoday operations to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
If you thrive within logistics! Uniting teams solving live problems whilst meeting operational deliverables we cant wait to hear from you.
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the worlds largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world were reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industryleading technology and creative problemsolving we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If youre looking for rapid growth constant learning and dynamic challenges then youll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are Wayfair is a place you can call home. Were a community of innovators risktakers and trailblazers who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and wellpositioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees customers community and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice every perspective matters. Thats why were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color ethnicity ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
