Dayshift Leader, Automated Warehouse Operations

Greggs plc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Bonus Scheme up to 10%

Pension scheme with matching up to 7%

Colleague discount up to 50%

Profit share 10% of profits

25 days annual leave plus floating day

Share plans and discounted Greggs

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death in service

Virtual GP and wellbeing app

Employee Assistance Programme

Savings and discounts

Career progression

Greggs Pledge

Colleague Networks

Job summary

Greggs plc in Kettering is seeking an ambitious Warehouse Shift Manager to lead our new KNDC leadership team on dayshift. You will drive performance across a highly automated distribution centre, manage a team of Section Leads and Operatives and ensure safe, efficient operation that supports Greggs shops network.

Joining a brand-new site at Symmetry Park, you’ll optimise stock control, equipment utilisation and shift planning, partner with Engineering and Automation teams, and foster a culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and stock accuracy.
• Proven ability to drive performance and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Section Leads and Warehouse Operatives.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations across a highly automated environment.
• Ensure automation systems, processes and people work together to deliver operational excellence.
• Drive inventory accuracy through effective stock control and coaching.
• Monitor performance against safety, service, productivity and quality KPIs.
• Manage labour deployment and shift performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Automation and Flow Control teams to maximise equipment availability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Automation

Tools

WMS

SAP EWM

WCS

Job description

Greggs plc in Kettering is seeking an ambitious Warehouse Shift Manager to lead our new KNDC leadership team on dayshift. You will drive performance across a highly automated distribution centre, manage a team of Section Leads and Operatives and ensure safe, efficient operation that supports Greggs shops network.

Joining a brand-new site at Symmetry Park, you’ll optimise stock control, equipment utilisation and shift planning, partner with Engineering and Automation teams, and foster a culture