Warehouse Shift Lead

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Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.

With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.

We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Warehouse Lead who oversees shift team of warehouse operators & material controllers to required site / JM supply and logistics procedural standards while also meeting performance deliverables. Ensuring movement of material and stock safely and on time.

Your responsibilities :

• Leads a shift team to ensure that operational warehouse activities (e.g. receipt, movement, storage and dispatch) are undertaken safely and securely within established procedures and policies.
• Oversees training new workers in the sites operating procedures and standards.
• Organizes warehouse security to ensure safe receipt, movement, storage and distribution of goods and services.
• Maintains overall stock accuracy and control within the warehouse; oversees stock takes, ensuring that relevant procedures are effectively followed in both the storage and movement of products.
• Ensures the movement and quality inspection of products across multiple locations to meet required supply and logistics schedules in line with service delivery standards.
• Manages many staff processes e.g. absence, operator performance, overtime and holiday; likely to be involved in other related personnel issues in line with site / JM policies.
• Ensures shift / team / warehouse undertakes all tasks with a customer focus and delivery mind-set.
• Monitors the effectiveness of warehouse operating procedures and make clear recommendations for improvements.
• Leads both adherence and improvement to 5S standards in in the warehouse.
• Leads Kaizen and project initiatives and supports a culture of continuous improvement.
• Will undertake relevant incident investigations with root cause analysis leading to clear action recommendations.

Requirements for the role :

High school diploma required.

Post-secondary education desired, or any equivalent relevant combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Supervisory experience; union experience preferred

Experience in receiving, inventory control and domestic traffic control procedures

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial warehouse environment

Experience with automated inventory control.

Should include : issuing / consuming of raw / intermediate goods to the plant, scanning of materials, monitoring & changing Bills of Material, and stock-take principals.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products preferred.

How you will be rewarded :

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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