Shift Leader – Warehouse & Despatch Operations

Saica Group; Seafield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saica Pack Livingston is seeking an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse and despatch operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage a team of Warehouse Operatives, ensure goods are received, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently, and focus on stock accuracy and service levels.

Reporting into the Operations team, the role involves coordinating shift activities, driving KPI improvements, liaising with customers and 3PLs, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and stock-control processes.
• SAP Super User experience.
• Experience with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Commitment to health, safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate warehouse and despatch operations on shift.
• Manage goods receipt, order assembly and customer despatch activities.
• Maintain accurate stock control and warehouse system data.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Monitor KPIs and drive operational performance improvements.
• Lead, motivate and develop a small warehouse team.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Manage warehouse space and equipment effectively.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce operational reports and communicate performance updates.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Stock control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Health & safety

IT literacy

Tools

SAP

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

Saica Pack Livingston is seeking an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse and despatch operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage a team of Warehouse Operatives, ensure goods are received, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently, and focus on stock accuracy and service levels.

Reporting into the Operations team, the role involves coordinating shift activities, driving KPI improvements, liaising with customers and 3PLs, and ensuring