Warehouse Shift Lead

Johnson Matthey Inc.; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking a Warehouse Shift Lead to supervise a shift team responsible for receipt, storage and dispatch of goods across sites. You will ensure safe operations, training, and adherence to JM procedures and 5S standards.

The role supports hybrid working with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service excellence. The position requires supervisory experience, familiarity with inventory control, and the ability to manage personnel processes in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience required or preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse procedures.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial warehouse environment desirable.
• Experience with automated inventory control is a plus.
• Experience with issuing goods and Bills of Materials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team to ensure safe and secure warehouse activities.
• Oversee training of new workers on site procedures and standards.
• Organize warehouse security and stock handling.
• Maintain stock accuracy and coordinate stock takes.
• Manage staff processes: absence, performance, overtime, holidays.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Union experience

Receiving inventory control

Automated inventory control

Manufacturing/industrial warehouse

Scanning materials

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education desired

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Warehouse Shift Lead, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. Warehouse Lead who oversees shift team of warehouse operators & material controllers to required site/JM supply and logistics procedural standards while also meeting performance deliverables.

The Role:

• Leads a shift team to ensure that operational warehouse activities (e.g. receipt, movement, storage and dispatch) are undertaken safely and securely within established procedures and policies.
• Oversees training new workers in the sites operating procedures and standards.
• Organizes warehouse security to ensure safe receipt, movement, storage and distribution of goods and services.
• Maintains overall stock accuracy and control within the warehouse; oversees stock takes, ensuring that relevant procedures are effectively followed in both the storage and movement of products.
• Ensures the movement and quality inspection of products across multiple locations to meet required supply and logistics schedules in line with service delivery standards.
• Manages many staff processes e.g. absence, operator performance, overtime and holiday; likely to be involved in other related personnel issues in line with site/JM policies.
• Ensures shift/team/warehouse undertakes all tasks with a customer focus and delivery mind-set.
• Monitors the effectiveness of warehouse operating procedures and make clear recommendations for improvements.
• Leads both adherence and improvement to 5s standards in in the warehouse.
• Leads Kaizen and project initiatives and supports a culture of continuous improvement.
• Will undertake relevant incident investigations with route cause analysis leading to clear action recommendations.

Keys that will help you succeed in this role:

• High school diploma required.
• Post-secondary education desired, or any equivalent relevant combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Supervisory experience; union experience preferred.
• Experience in receiving, inventory control and domestic traffic control procedures desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial warehouse environment desirable.
• Experience with automated inventory control.
• Should include: issuing/consuming of raw/intermediate goods to the plant, scanning of materials, monitoring & changing Bills of Material, and stock-take principals desirable.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products preferred.

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.

We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits , including health, life, disability and retirements plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift- based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you need support with your application please email [e-mail]. For further information on diversity, inclusion and belonging at JM click here to find out more.

At Johnson Matthey, your work matters. Join a world leader in platinum group metals and build a career with real impact. You’ll help shape solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges - from cutting emissions and powering modern life to supporting life-saving technologies. Together, we’re creating a healthier world through metals that matter.

This position is on a 12 Hour night shift schedule 7:00PM to 7:00AM.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!