Great Bear is an award-winning 3rd party UK business of ambient products, providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

We are currently recruiting for Shift Supervisors on full-time, permanent contracts based at our Tinsley site.

Shift Pattern:

• 4 on 4 off Days

Salary

• £28,886.76 per annum + £3,000 shift allowance

• To assist the Shift Manager in the day to day running of the Warehouse operation.
• To assist the Shift Manager in co-ordinating any issues within the warehouse.
• Scheduling and supervising the activities and the functions of the operation which will include VAS , Container staff, case pick and MHE deployment.
• Ensuring the proper and timely completion of all warehouse activities.
• 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 and training to the warehouse team to ensure total safety awareness.
• To keep and maintain records of team performance against plans and to advise the Shift Manager of factors that may disrupt operations which cannot be resolved by the team.
• To assist in the organisation of training and development for warehouse staff, including on-the-job coaching, and to evaluate training effectiveness in terms of improved individual and team performance and the maximum flexibility of team members.
• To review with the Shift Manager and individual members’ opportunities for improving work methods and practices on a continuous basis.
• To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlighting good performance and areas for further development.
• To assist the Shift 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.

• Flexibility within the role to be able to cover a variety of areas within the warehouse.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of on-site systems.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• PC Literate in MS 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 team, delegate, supervise functions and keep staff motivated.
• Should have good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and problem solving skills.
• Experience in a packing, or rework operation.

• Salary: £28,886.76 + £3,000 shift allowance
• Competitive holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Retail discounts