Logistics Shift Manager

Major Talent; Evesham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Logistics Shift Manager for a manufacturing site near Evesham. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and team leadership, with responsibilities including supervising daily operations and ensuring compliance with standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40,500 per annum and is essential for maintaining production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within an FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the shift.
• Ensure all materials comply with standards.
• Manage stock takes accurately and timely.

Skills

Leading and motivating a team

Understanding of logistics/warehouse processes

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

Job description

Overview

Are you an established Logistics/Stock Control professional looking for the next step in your career? Worked within a similar role in a fast paced manufacturing environment? Want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth? Major Recruitment are seeking an experienced Logistics Shift Manager to join our client's manufacturing site near Evesham. This role requires an individual who can work at pace and confident in managing the daily stock/logistics function of the business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all materials entering the business comply with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the shift, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs.
• Effectively manage labour and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure stock takes are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely delivery of stock to prevent any disruptions or stoppages in the production lines.
• Provide leadership, support, and development to staff to increase knowledge, share best practice and ensure professional standards are met.
• Promote and uphold a strong HSE and team culture across the department.

What’s in for you?

• A base salary £40,500 per annum
• Monday – Friday 8am - 4pm, with one Saturday shift per month

Skills required to be a Logistics Shift Manager

• Previous experience working in a similar role within an FMCG environment
• The ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team towards achieving objectives
• Strong understanding of logistics/warehouse processes and the ability to manage in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with staff, management, and other stakeholders
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and experience in process optimisation

If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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