Night Shift Warehouse Manager: Lead 30+ Team

Planet Recruitment; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Cash Plan Scheme

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Long-term career development

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is recruiting a Night Shift Warehouse Manager in Kidlington to lead a team of around 30 on a multi-temperature site. You will oversee picking, loading and dispatch, ensuring safety, accuracy and on-time deliveries for next-day service.

The role requires proven warehouse leadership, strong planning and problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication with transport, supply chain and day shift operations. Experience in FMCG or food distribution is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' management experience within warehousing, logistics or distribution.
• Experience in food distribution, foodservice wholesale or FMCG is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of productivity targets and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of approximately 30 warehouse operatives and supervisors.
• Plan and coordinate all night shift activities to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Conduct daily shift briefings covering safety, workload and operational priorities.
• Oversee the accurate picking, replenishment, loading and dispatch of products across ambient, chilled and frozen environments.
• Ensure up to 30 delivery vehicles are loaded accurately and on schedule each night.
• Monitor staffing levels, attendance and labour requirements to meet business demands.
• Carry out performance reviews, coaching and ongoing staff development.
• Manage employee performance and conduct in line with company procedures.
• Identify training needs and support succession planning within the warehouse team.
• Work collaboratively with transport, supply chain and day shift operations to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy and service levels.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and company operating procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Numeracy

Under pressure

Budget awareness

Tools

ERP software

Warehouse management system

Job description

Planet Recruitment is recruiting a Night Shift Warehouse Manager in Kidlington to lead a team of around 30 on a multi-temperature site. You will oversee picking, loading and dispatch, ensuring safety, accuracy and on-time deliveries for next-day service.

The role requires proven warehouse leadership, strong planning and problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication with transport, supply chain and day shift operations. Experience in FMCG or food distribution is desirable.