Night Shift Warehouse Lead - Food Service

Savona Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Savona Foodservice Limited in Oxford is seeking a hands-on Night Shift Manager to lead a warehouse night operation in ambient, chilled and frozen environments. You’ll manage ~20 staff, plan shifts, brief at start of each shift, and ensure safe loading of up to 30 vehicles per night.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Supervisors, Distribution and HR, maintaining safety standards and driving continuous improvement while delivering on-time deliveries for customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ management experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment, with experience in foodservice wholesale or FMCG distribution.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Experience in coaching, developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good PC, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational budgets and targets.
• Knowledge of ERP, BI or stock control systems (desirable).
• FLT/MHE licence or willingness to undertake training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a warehouse night shift team of approximately 20 colleagues.
• Plan and schedule all shift activities, ensuring workload is allocated effectively.
• Conduct start-of-shift briefings to communicate priorities, safety expectations and operational objectives.
• Ensure all products are accurately picked, replenished, packed and loaded across ambient, chilled and frozen environments.
• Deliver safe, accurate and timely loading of up to 30 vehicles each night.
• Forward planning, looking at upcoming business requirements and planning accordingly.
• Maintain warehouse readiness and operational standards for the following day.
• Monitor staffing levels, attendance and labour requirements to meet operational demands.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions and development discussions.
• Manage performance, conduct and employee relations matters in line with company policies.
• Identify training needs and implement development plans to improve capability and succession.
• Work collaboratively with Distribution, Supply Chain and Day Shift teams to resolve operational issues.
• Promote continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy and service.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, Food Safety, hygiene and depot procedures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Budget awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Stock control systems

BI knowledge

Job description

Savona Foodservice Limited in Oxford is seeking a hands-on Night Shift Manager to lead a warehouse night operation in ambient, chilled and frozen environments. You’ll manage ~20 staff, plan shifts, brief at start of each shift, and ensure safe loading of up to 30 vehicles per night.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Supervisors, Distribution and HR, maintaining safety standards and driving continuous improvement while delivering on-time deliveries for customers.