Warehouse Shift Leader

AG Barr; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Pension scheme

34 days holiday

Holiday trading

Healthcare plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AG Barr is seeking a Warehouse Shift Leader in Cumbernauld to manage the day-to-day warehouse operations on a weekly rotational early/back shift. You will lead a team of Team Leaders, drive throughput in line with budgeted volumes, and ensure stock accuracy and timely orders, while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will work with the site management team to meet KPIs, maintain SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a busy distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy warehouse operations with hands-on management of logistics teams.
• Ability to develop and implement ISO-aligned procedures and SOPs.
• Strong understanding of H&S regulations and COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage site finances: assist budget prep, track variances, charging processes.
• Maintain quality: develop ISO-compliant procedures for warehouse, transport, stock control, QA.
• Optimise inbound & stock: ensure goods receipts, perform stock counts, system accuracy.
• Drive operational efficiency: balance staff, equipment and space against budget and SLAs.
• Lead and develop people: oversee performance reviews and team forums.
• Champion health & safety: maintain SSOW and risk assessments, chair H&S meetings.

Skills

Distribution experience

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Health & safety

Customer focus

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CPC certificate

Tools

WMS

Inventory systems

ASRS

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Shift Leader

Location: Cumbernauld

Contract and working pattern: Permanent, On site - rotational weekly early and backshift

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None? Lets Grow!!! We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter! Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact. For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours. At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste. We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges. There's never been a better time to join us!

What we're looking for...

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team based in Cumbernauld as Warehouse Shift Leader. Reporting to the Head of Warehousing, you will have responsibility for managing the Team Leaders and supporting all aspects of the day to day shift operation, including the wholesale and rework warehouse operations. Working on a weekly rotational early/back shift pattern, your main responsibility will be ensuring that safety first is always our first priority. Controlling volume throughput across the site and maintaining site utilisation in line with budgeted volumes whilst ensuring all stock/orders are fulfilled within the required lead-times, and level of customer service, while adhering to standard operating procedures and safe systems of work. You will develop and maintain site standard operating procedures in line with ISO standards ensuring an excellent level of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained. Working closely and collaboratively with the local site management team you will be tasked with delivering against agreed budgeted financial targets, operational key performance indicators, quality, safety and environmental requirements as well as legislative and regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Site Finances: Assist with budget preparation, track variances, and maintain robust charging processes.
• Maintain Quality Standards: Develop ISO-compliant procedures covering warehouse, transport, stock control, and QA operations.
• Optimise Inbound & Stock: Ensure full goods receipts from AG Barr and suppliers, perform stock counts, and maintain system accuracy.
• Drive Operational Efficiency: Utilise capacity models to balance staff, equipment, and space against operational budget and SLAs.
• Lead & Develop People: Oversee performance reviews, handle employee relations, and host regular team forums.
• Champion Health & Safety: Maintain SSOW, COSHH, and Risk Assessments, while chairing monthly H&S meetings.
• Ensure Business Continuity: Build and maintain disaster recovery and contingency plans to mitigate operational risk.

What you'll bring...

• The successful candidate will have; Distribution Experience & Systems: Extensive operational experience in a busy warehouse environment, with proven hands-on management of modern WMS and inventory systems.
• Team Leadership & Performance: Track record of managing, motivating, and developing logistics teams to meet operational KPIs and legislative requirements.
• Financial Acumen: Direct experience in budget preparation, cost control, variance reporting, and resource optimisation.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of site H&S regulations, Risk Assessments, SSOW, and COSHH requirements.
• Customer Focus & Change Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to manage customer SLAs with a "can-do" mindset and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

And it would also be great if you can demonstrate:

• Professional Health & Safety Qualification: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent diploma.
• Transport Qualifications: Valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) holder with a strong grasp of transport regulations.
• Advanced Systems Experience: Working knowledge of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).

What we offer...

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent. We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases