Our Client is the leading distributor of non- food related products to the catering, licensed, hospitality and leisure sectors. But that just scratches the surface. Our client is also a fast thinking, fast moving organisation that is redefining supply chain logistics to non- food related products and is looking for a like minded Nightshift Warehouse Manager to add their energy and innovation to theirs.

Reporting into the Warehouse Manager this is an outstanding opportunity to manage the total nightshift operation and play a key part in running a smooth, efficient and customer focused operation : because that?s what our client is running at this site. The role involves the managing of the Nightshift operating a shift from 10pm until 6am approx.

The main responsibilities are managing the replenishment, picking and loading activities, staff allocation and utilisation, staff recruitment and development, managing health and safety and security issues and the enhancement of customer service standards.

Finally you will be expected to manage the demands of the nightshift operation dealing with problems that may arise in a professional, effective manner and will develop positive relationships with other departments, whilst ensuring employee communication is regularly monitored.

You will also provide advice and support to working colleagues in an approachable manner along with ensuring employees are aware and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

As in any successful management position the development and motivation of the team around you is essential, as is the ongoing strengthening of customer relationships.

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Knowledge and Skills:

To succeed, you should have warehouse management experience within a fast moving wholesaling environment, ideally gained within the foodservice sector.

Demonstrating exceptional leadership, communication and motivational skills, you will be responsible for the planning and organizing of all nightshift warehouse activities and managing all nightshift warehouse staff.

You should have a demonstrable record of warehouse experience ideally to have included working nights , coupled with a sound grasp of current practice and Health and safety legislation.

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are essential and you must have the strength of character required for being the senior manager on site at night, yet, be approachable and visible.

You should be self-motivated, someone who can inspire others with the ability to continually identify process improvement opportunities.

You will combine ambition with a flexible outlook and have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities.

Finally you should have the necessary inter-personal skills to effectively work as part of a depot management team.