Warehouse Team Manager - Day Shift

About the role

Fresh Direct, a Sysco company, is recruiting a Warehouse Team Manager for its depot in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The role covers the day shift (Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off) and involves keeping a team of warehouse operatives working safely and efficiently while meeting key targets. It is a busy, hands-on position with 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the team works safely and efficiently and that key targets are achieved
• Lead by example, communicate well and build strong working relationships
• Work closely with the shift manager to plan workload and resources effectively
• Develop team members' skills to support their career aspirations and increase shift capability
• Complete paperwork and administration with an eye for detail, working accurately and on time
• Solve operational problems proactively and escalate them to senior managers when needed
• Look for ways to improve current ways of working

Required profile

• Previous experience leading a team in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment in a food environment or related field
• Experience within a warehouse operation is advantageous
• Proven track record in performance management and achieving KPIs
• Ability to understand the business and operation quickly, and comfort in a cool environment
• Able to lift weights of up to 25kg; own transport is ideal

Required skills

• Knowledge of performance management and team management
• Computer literacy and effective use of the Microsoft package

What we offer

• Annual salary of £38,442
• 31 days annual leave including statutory leave, plus the option to buy extra leave
• Company pension
• Wagestream app giving early access to earned salary
• Help at Hand with 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Sysco Perks with discounts on products and services, and the ability to buy products at discounted prices