We’re Sally Europe, the biggest supplier in Europe for hair and beauty professionals. We bring together the following market-leading professional brands; Sally, Salon Services, Pro Duo, Salon Success and Sinelco, and we operate across 7 European countries.

Our mission is to be the preferred partner for professionals across Europe, but we are not stopping there. We care about making a difference to our employees and customers and getting it right each time. Our people throughout have a forward-thinking ethos, teams are always striving to inspire others, and we continue to deliver new and innovative solutions that leave that lasting impression.

We are looking for a Warehouse Shift Leader, based at our Distribution Centre, Walker Park in Blackburn.

About the role …

You will be known for competently leading the entire warehouse operation on a daily basis. With accountability for ensuring all specified targets are identified and consistently met in line with published KPI requirements. Actively monitors and responds to trends accordingly to ensure efficient and effective operation and report as appropriate. Widely known to external stakeholders as the first point of contact for operational activities, your professional knowledge, experience and expertise allow you to plan operations to meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities …

Lead the operational team and be accountable for the successful planning and allocation of resources appropriate to achieve daily productivity targets
Develop operational communication to inform team members of shift priorities, key changes and challenges and company updates as applicable and ensure implementation and timely delivery
Ensure that orders are picked, packed and dispatched in line with the SLA and major anomalies identified, rectified and communicated as applicable
Manage intake and vendors within the vendor scorecard processes with regard to efficiency, delivery accuracy, product quality and compliance.
Accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the operation comply with the appropriate Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements. All products accepted into the DC are to comply with the appropriate labelling, hazardous marking and ingredient legislation
Effective people management activities of all direct and indirect reports
Promote a positive safety culture at all levels within the DC. Accountable for the safe operation of all machinery and MHE, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, company policy, risk assessments, safe systems of work and work instructions

About you …

Professional Logistics Qualification or 5 plus years’ relevant professional experience in a leadership role
IOSH managing safely
Proven success in coaching, developing and progressing team members
Evidence of operational awareness – creating and implementing action plans to build the business
Strong health and safety management and awareness
Experience of supervising forklift truck operations
Experience of budget and cost control

“At Sally, we find beauty in you. Finding beauty in diversity is in our DNA because our differences are what make us beautiful. Our diversity, inclusivity, and self-expression are what fuel our innovation and growth. In our company, we come together to create a culture for ONE & ALL.”