High-Impact Shift & Logistics Leader

SearchWorks Pty Ltd; Greater London, Birmingham, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchWorks Pty Ltd is seeking experienced shift/warehouse/operations manager roles across London, Birmingham and Nottingham. The role is hands-on, combining people leadership, operational performance, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within a high-volume sortation environment.

You’ll lead sortation operations, develop teams, monitor KPIs, manage workforce allocation, and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager or Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead sortation operations during your shift, ensuring productivity, service and operational targets are achieved.
• Lead, motivate and develop operational teams, creating a high-performance culture.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, quality and service metrics to identify and address performance issues.
• Manage workforce allocation and ensure the right people are deployed across the operation.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase productivity and service quality.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training of site operatives.
• Manage and develop underperforming employees, providing clear feedback and coaching.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained and continuously improved.
• Work closely with wider stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and support the wider success of the site.
• Take ownership of operational problems and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

SearchWorks Pty Ltd is seeking experienced shift/warehouse/operations manager roles across London, Birmingham and Nottingham. The role is hands-on, combining people leadership, operational performance, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement within a high-volume sortation environment.

You’ll lead sortation operations, develop teams, monitor KPIs, manage workforce allocation, and drive improvements.