Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager to take ownership of warehouse operations during their allocated shift, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently and in line with business priorities.

This role acts as the senior on site lead in the absence of the Warehouse Manager and is key to translating daily plans into action across Goods In, Despatch, Returns and Stock Management. You will lead from the front, support and motivate supervisors and operatives, and keep the operation performing at pace, especially during peak periods.

Our operating shifts vary between morning or back shifts between the hours of 6am and 10pm (start and finish times may vary slightly).

Duties & responsibilities of a Warehouse Shift Manager are...

Full accountability for warehouse operations during your shift, acting as the escalation point for operational, people and system issues Leading, motivating and supporting Warehouse Supervisors and Operatives to maintain strong standards, productivity and engagement Managing shift handovers, ensuring clear communication of priorities, risks and performance Overseeing Goods In, Despatch, Returns and Stock Control to meet SLAs and service expectations Planning and deploying labour effectively, adjusting in real time to meet demand Monitoring productivity, accuracy and performance using WMS data and reports Addressing underperformance through coaching, reallocation of labour or escalation where required Acting as the responsible person for health and safety on shift, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and warehouse presentation Supporting people management, training, onboarding and day to day team communication

Who we are looking for...

Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics leadership role Strong understanding of end to end warehouse operations Confident decision maker who remains calm under pressure Comfortable being accountable for results and operational performance Hands on leadership style with the ability to lead from the floor Strong focus on health and safety Enjoys leading teams on shift and solving problems in real time Motivated by responsibility and progression within a fast paced warehouse environment

What do we give in return...

Salary between 32,000 to 34,000 per annum DOE Fantastic career prospects and development opportunities 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) and your birthday off! Great offices in a prime location with free parking and easy transport links Regular team events, celebrations, and sample sales Staff discount on pinkboutique.co.uk, www.rowenhomes.com and in-store Company pension and childcare salary sacrifice schemes Financial benefits platform 24/7 Virtual GP Service
This role is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) in a fast-paced warehouse environment, operating on a flexible rota. 8 hour shifts vary daily and on rotation between morning and afternoon. Occasional overtime is required at weekends in peak trading weeks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you looking for a role that is in a fast-paced warehouse environment, operating on a flexible rota with variable shifts, running from 6am to 10pm?
Experience:

Warehouse management: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person