Day Shift Warehouse Leader - Ops, KPIs & Team Growth

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager (Days) in Canterbury to lead a fast-paced FMCG warehouse operation. The role carries a permanent, full-time contract with a salary of 40,582 per annum, and a 6:00am - 6:00pm shift pattern.

You will drive operational performance, develop teams, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' warehouse management experience.
• Experience in FMCG, food production, manufacturing, produce, or similar fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, KPIs and budget control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience implementing operational improvements and delivering against business plans.
• Strong English and Maths skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on management role.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating warehouse teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Managing staffing levels and shift schedules in line with business demands.
• Monitoring warehouse performance, productivity, and labour costs.
• Producing and analysing operational and financial reports.
• Ensuring all health & safety, HACCP, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Overseeing warehouse equipment, MHE, racking inspections, and maintenance.
• Managing stock flow, dispatch accuracy, and on-time deliveries.
• Driving continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Building strong relationships across departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Promoting a positive team culture focused on performance, accountability, and development.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Team Leadership

Shift Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

KPIs & SLAs

Health & Safety

MHE Inspections

Stakeholder Management

Driver's Licence

Communication

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager (Days) in Canterbury to lead a fast-paced FMCG warehouse operation. The role carries a permanent, full-time contract with a salary of 40,582 per annum, and a 6:00am - 6:00pm shift pattern.

You will drive operational performance, develop teams, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.