Night Warehouse Shift Lead (4 on/4 off) – FMCG Ops

Gist Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

25 days holiday

Healthcare plan

Bonus scheme

Pension

Job summary

Gist Limited in Carlisle is seeking a seasoned Night Warehouse Shift Manager to lead fast-paced FMCG warehousing operations. You will recruit, coach and develop a high-performing team, drive KPI performance, and ensure safe, efficient day-to-day activity on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, you will manage wellbeing, absence and labour planning, partner with agencies, uphold HSE standards and continuously seek improvements to productivity and accuracy

Qualifications

• Experience leading FMCG warehousing teams.
• Proven track record of achieving shift KPIs.
• Ability to adapt to 4-on/4-off patterns.
• Experience working with unions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front by recruiting, onboarding and developing high-performing warehouse teams.
• Drive performance by inspiring leaders and colleagues to hit and exceed shift KPIs.
• Plan people and resources around live volumes to maintain smooth operations.
• Manage wellbeing, absence, return-to-work and employee relations with a supportive approach.
• Champion safety and ensure HSE standards across the site.
• Build partnerships with agencies and stakeholders to ensure full resourcing.
• Identify training needs and create growth opportunities for colleagues.
• Review plans and systems to spot opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead briefings, investigations, hazard walks and safety observations.
• Drive productivity, accuracy and efficiency to deliver outstanding results.

Skills

People leadership

Shift management

FMCG warehousing

Performance coaching

Safety leadership

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Gist Limited in Carlisle is seeking a seasoned Night Warehouse Shift Manager to lead fast-paced FMCG warehousing operations. You will recruit, coach and develop a high-performing team, drive KPI performance, and ensure safe, efficient day-to-day activity on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, you will manage wellbeing, absence and labour planning, partner with agencies, uphold HSE standards and continuously seek improvements to productivity and accuracy