Senior Warehouse Shift Leader | High-Volume Distribution

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Altofts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday

Electrical charge units on site

Cycle to Work scheme

Secure undercover bike storage

Heavily subsidised canteen

Staff discount across stores

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager in West Yorkshire. You will lead a high-volume distribution operation, overseeing a team of around 250 and ensuring safety, quality and efficiency are at the heart of the operation.

The role demands strong leadership, a hands-on approach, and a track record of delivering operational KPIs while driving continuous improvement within a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations within a warehouse, fulfilment or distribution environment.
• Proven experience leading large teams through a structured management layer.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and develop colleagues.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong analytical skills with confidence using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of approximately 250 colleagues through a First Line Manager structure.
• Managing day-to-day warehouse operations across inbound receiving, stock put-away, picking, despatch, returns and recycling.
• Driving performance against key operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance and safe working practices across the operation.
• Leading continuous improvement activity to improve productivity, accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Working closely with key stakeholders including Inventory, Planning, HR and Health & Safety teams.
• Ensuring labour and resources are effectively planned and aligned to changing business requirements.
• Delivering effective shift briefings, KPI reviews and handovers to maintain clear communication across teams.
• Managing colleague performance through coaching, feedback and structured development plans.
• Supporting the implementation of standard operating processes and best practices.

Skills

Large team leadership

Warehouse operations

WMS experience

Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager in West Yorkshire. You will lead a high-volume distribution operation, overseeing a team of around 250 and ensuring safety, quality and efficiency are at the heart of the operation.

The role demands strong leadership, a hands-on approach, and a track record of delivering operational KPIs while driving continuous improvement within a warehouse environment.