Shift Manager

KION Group

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Ellistown, United Kingdom
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Employment type: Full-time · Published 114 days ago

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Description (EN)

Logistics Is Our Business. People Are Our Passion

Dematic didn't become an intralogistics innovator overnight. It happened thanks to the drive, creative thinking, and dedication of our team members.

Dematic is a global engineering company that designs, builds, & life cycle supports logistics solutions that optimize material & information flow—from receiving to shipping, within the four walls of the factory, warehouse, or distribution centre.

When you join our team, you will be empowered to think big and take charge of your career; allowing you to shape your future as you tackle some of the toughest technical and logistical challenges around. We need your tech savvy and innovative approach to help us continue to transform the industry with world-class, leading-edge solutions. 

We offer:

The Offer

Highly competitive salary and benefits
Pension contributions matched up to 10%
A great working environment
Working with advanced technologies
Encouragement of new ideas & innovations

Empowerment & project ownership
Future-oriented projects with leading brands
Hands on training & skills development
Domestic and international career opportunities
Good work/home life balance

Cycle to work scheme
Reward and recognition scheme
Dematic rewards

Tasks and Qualifications:

Working for a globally recognised customer the role demands the dedication and professionalism Dematic Customer Services is synonymous for in the industry. As a Shift Manager you will be...

Making your impact

To Managing the shift team in day-to-day activities.
To lead from the front and manage customer expectations
To maintain, repair and support the equipment detailed within the agreed Dematic scope of contract on the Customers site.
Primarily ensuring delivery to both Dematic and the Customer’s expectations with the aim of achieving KPI targets at all times.
Undertake AMHE equipment servicing in accordance with the quality standards and time schedules as set out in the equipment manuals
To undertake scheduled repairs in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and industry standard practices
Diagnosis of Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / PLC / PC faults and subsequent repairs
Prioritise system faults
Compliance with Health & Safety legislation at all times
Ensure quality of output at all times
To accurately record all work undertaken
Involvement in continuous improvement and enhancement opportunities
Maintain product flow at all times
Ensure on-site spares are kept to optimum levels
Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations
Adherence to the Quality processes and procedures as set out by the company
Fully interact with the customer in day to day activities
To fully embrace and ensure delivery of key staff processes:
- Team and individual attendance
- Staff discipline
- Staff development identified through Staff Dialogue (appraisal)
Monitor and steer third party support contracts to ensure delivery of key service KPI’s
Fully interact with other engineering team leaders to ensure consistency across shifts and best practice is shared
Be a path of escalation and control during breakdown situations

Contributing to the team

ONC in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
IOSH working safely (desirable)
Experience in previously managing a team (desirable)
Foundation qualifications in people management (desirable)
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic technical manuals & drawings
Basic understanding of control systems and problem solving techniques
Basic understanding of PLC equipment
Working at height experience and willingness
Previous experience of working with various conveyor systems
Good level of PC literacy
Understanding of pre-preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
Working knowledge of FEM and BS standards governing the automated warehouse industry
Have a continuous improvement mentality

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