Night Shift Warehouse Operations Leader

Smiths News plc; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Pension 5%

Holiday 25 days + buy scheme

E-Learning & Training

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Smiths News plc is seeking an Operations Team Leader for the night shift to drive warehouse performance. You’ll oversee a dedicated team, keep operations safe, efficient and well‑motivated through coaching, training, and clear communication.

You’ll manage attendance and performance, liaise with managers, support housekeeping standards, and lead by example to deliver targets and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management or distribution operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, 24/7 distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a dedicated warehouse team and ensure daily operations run smoothly.
• Lead attendance, performance monitoring, and training sessions.
• Coordinate between team members and managers to maintain safety and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and operational efficiency.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Training and coaching

Job description

Smiths News plc is seeking an Operations Team Leader for the night shift to drive warehouse performance. You’ll oversee a dedicated team, keep operations safe, efficient and well‑motivated through coaching, training, and clear communication.

You’ll manage attendance and performance, liaise with managers, support housekeeping standards, and lead by example to deliver targets and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced distribution environment.