• Job Description

  Req#: R-166629

  Posting End Date:

  January 19, 2025

  Join John Lewis or Waitrose today

  If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us.

  That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.

  Job Summary:

  As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you'll oversee the operational procedures of the warehouse and the team of Partners working in it to ensure the smooth running of our supply chain operation. Ensuring stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers in our shops.
  
  You'll support the personal development of your team, creating a culture of inclusion and growth for everyone.
  
  This role is 35 hours per week, working the 14:00 - 22:00 shift. You will also be required to cover the duty manager responsibility on a rotating basis, so flexibility is expected. This shift attracts a 25% shift premium (which is calculated from the base of the pay range).
  
  Due to it's nature, you need to be 18-years or older to work in this role.

  Job Description:

  Key Responsibilities
  Working in our supply chain operation is fast paced as we aim to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers. On a day-to-day basis, you'll be responsible for:
  - Ensuring Health and Safety and all legislative and operational procedures are adhered to.
  - Keeping the operation working smoothly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing these with you team.
  - Leading and developing a high performing team, acting as a role model for the Partnership.
  - Making sure all Partners are treated fairly and respectfully.
  - Supporting the wider teams within your site when required, including deputising for the Warehouse Shift Manager in their absence.
  - Managing the entire site in the absence of the General Manager and Warehouse Operations Manager.
  
  Essential skills you'll need
  - PC and numerically literate.
  - Senior management experience (managing large teams preferable in a FMCG company).
  - Experience working in a management role in Distribution/Warehouse environment with knowledge of working with warehouse management systems.
  - Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislations.
  - Experience of dealing with full disciplinary procedures according to ACAS guidelines.
  
  Desirable skills you may have
  - Continuous Improvement Level 1 Business Excellence Training.

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  Pay:

  £39,400.00 - £59,000.00 Annual

  
  Scheduled Weekly hours:

  35

  
  Worker Type:

  Permanent Partner

  
  Job Level:

  Partnership Level 7

  
  Hours of Work:

  35 hours per week. Hours of work 14:00 - 22:00 with flexibility where needed.

  At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself.

  Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers.

  We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. ? ?

  We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference.

  Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here.

  We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

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