Night Shift Manager - Transport & Logistics

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Wayfair

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Wayfair is one of the world's largest home retailers, renowned for its extensive range of over 30 million products catering to various home needs. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Boston, Wayfair operates globally with an extensive network of logistics hubs and customer service centers to serve its 21. 7 million active customers. Its commitment to creating a sense of home extends to its corporate social responsibility initiatives, partnering with organizations to address homelessness and promote community engagement. Wayfair also emphasizes sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion in its operations, striving to create a positive impact on both employees and the communities it serves.

E-Commerce • Technology • Online Retail • Internet Marketing • Software Engineering

14172 - 14172 employees

Founded 2002

🛒 Retail

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 $1.3G Post-IPO Debt on 2020-08

📋 Description

• New Onsite Location: Leeds • Working Hours: 12am-8am (Monday- Friday) • Join the heartbeat of our logistics network • As a Night Shift Manager 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 optimise efficiency and reduce costs, and act as the deputy for the Terminal Manager to ensure continuity of operations. • If you have experience of working in logistics and supply chain operations, strong leadership skills and a customer-focused approach, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a brand new, fast-paced site. • Monitor and manage day-to-day 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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