Site Manager

About the Position

Site Manager

We are seeking a Site Manager with experience in managing on-site maintenance teams and automated materials handling equipment in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance to current H&S standards
• Overall management of site with 5-25 employees
• Provide complete customer satisfaction whilst enhancing the reputation of the Company
• Gain a reputation for rapid and effective support
• Strategically plan and manage site budgets and associated commercial activities
• Match tasks with team skill-sets to ensure delivery of defined SLA
• Manage, as the on-site representative, all system improvements and installations
• Take a leading role relating to customer management and escalation management
• Manage all training requirements, both technical and regulatory
• Lead the site team and manage a diversity of skillsets from apprentices through to site supervisors
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
• Partnering with the Heads of Department and KAMs to identify opportunities that will support improvement in both organisational and people performance, and ultimately supporting the overall business objectives
• Head up the administration and consultation process for department/team restructures where required
• Lead the management of long-term absence, utilising our Occupational Health partnership when needed, also working closely with the HR Coordinator to manage and reduce short-term absence
• Produce reports and data analysis as required
• Time for project work and improving ways of working is essential, so you need to effectively manage the day to day and have capacity to step up to support wider HR initiatives both in the UK and globally
• Working as part of a global organisation national and occasional international travel will be required
• Increase the scope and efficiency of the Company's support solutions
• Able to effectively present a KPI based monthly review to key stakeholders

Requirements

• HNC/D NVQ LEVEL 5 and/or relevant higher engineering qualification
• Operational experience within an automated distribution or manufacturing facility
• Experience of managing teams of 5+
• Strong experience of Lean / 6 Sigma
• Technical skills to cover software systems, with a good appreciation of electro-mechanical installations
• Customer focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with CMMS
• NEBOSH Managing Safety qualification desirable
• Strong data analytical and report development skills
• Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Team oriented
• Deal with issues and resolve them diplomatically
• Proven Organisational Skills

Important Behaviours

• Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
• Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
• Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
• Openness – Always approachable and helpful
• Reliability – Consistently gives their best

We Offer

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary
• Local benefits (varies by location)
• Opportunity for national and international travel

About the Company

KNAPP U.K. Limited

Preston, Great Britain

Application Process

1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department review your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!

To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.

Tips for Applicants

Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?

Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.

Here are a few tips for a successful application.

Complete + online + authentic = good chances

Complete

The following documents are important to us:

• Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
• CV (résumé) in tabular format
• Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience

Online

Please only apply via our application tool.

Authentic

Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.

The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.