Dynamic Distribution Shift Leader

Avnet; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Learning resources

Pension

Private healthcare

Bonus

Discounts

Inclusive culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Farnell Global, part of the Avnet family, is seeking a dynamic Shift Manager at our Leeds facility (LS15). This role leads distribution centre operations with a weekly rotating shift pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) and requires full flexibility between 6am and 11pm, while offering a no-weekend-work arrangement to support work-life balance.

You will drive process improvements, safety standards, and team development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in distribution, logistics or warehouse operations.
• Strong focus on process optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing packing, shipping, receiving, inventory and order fulfilment.
• Managing customer order shipments and resolving fulfilment issues.
• Leading inventory control processes and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Driving quality and efficiency to deliver correct items on time.
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance procedures.
• Ensuring safety compliance and equipment standards.
• Producing operational reports and analysing productivity metrics.
• Driving process improvements and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Leading and developing a team of experienced professionals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Distribution/logistics

Process optimisation

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Farnell Global, part of the Avnet family, is seeking a dynamic Shift Manager at our Leeds facility (LS15). This role leads distribution centre operations with a weekly rotating shift pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) and requires full flexibility between 6am and 11pm, while offering a no-weekend-work arrangement to support work-life balance.

You will drive process improvements, safety standards, and team development in a fast-paced environment.