Night Warehouse Shift Manager: Lead & Optimize Operations

InPost Ltd.; Highweek; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost Ltd. is seeking a driven Warehouse Shift Manager for our Newton Abbot site. The role covers overseeing daily warehouse operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring efficiency across processes with a focus on meeting deadlines and quality standards.

You will forecast staffing, plan rotas, coordinate leave, and deliver thorough handovers between shifts. This fast-paced role requires strong leadership, safety mindset, and collaboration with other departments to sustain smooth

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fast-paced Warehouse/Logistics environments.
• Proven track record in people management and KPI delivery.
• Calm, focused, and able to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Proficient computer skills and adaptability with new tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a warehouse team to meet productivity targets.
• Forecast staffing needs, manage rotas, and annual leave planning.
• Own warehouse processes from labelling to sortation and quality standards.
• Provide detailed handover reports between shifts.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Uphold company policies and safety standards across the team.

Skills

People management

Warehouse operations

Forecasting & planning

Team leadership

Problem solving

Outlook

Excel

WMS

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Warehouse management system

Logistics software

Job description

InPost Ltd. is seeking a driven Warehouse Shift Manager for our Newton Abbot site. The role covers overseeing daily warehouse operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring efficiency across processes with a focus on meeting deadlines and quality standards.

You will forecast staffing, plan rotas, coordinate leave, and deliver thorough handovers between shifts. This fast-paced role requires strong leadership, safety mindset, and collaboration with other departments to sustain smooth