Warehouse Shift Manager

Watton Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee shifts from Sunday to Thursday, ensuring efficient operations and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of leadership experience, a strong understanding of warehouse operations, and skills in communication and problem-solving. Benefits include a profit share bonus, 25 days of annual leave, and free onsite parking.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus

25 days annual leave

Auto-enrollment pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Staff discounts

Death in service benefits

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership role.
• FLT licences (counterbalance, reach) are desirable.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire shift and manage daily operations.
• Lead and motivate a team of Warehouse Operatives.
• Enforce and promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of warehouse operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager on a permanent basis. The shift pattern is Sunday to Thursday 5.30pm to 2.00am.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire shift, managing daily operations to ensure efficient order picking and workflow.
• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of Warehouse Operatives to meet performance targets and maintain high morale.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust resources to ensure operational goals are met.
• Conduct team briefings to communicate objectives, updates, and feedback.
• Enforce and promote a safe working environment, conducting regular safety checks and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and ensure all picked orders meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Carry out random quality checks and address discrepancies promptly.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for your team and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, identifying training and development opportunities for team members.
• Collaborate with other shift managers to share best practices and ensure smooth handovers.
• Act as a key holder, participating in an on-call rota to handle any out-of-hours security issues or breaches.

Skills & Experience

• Essential: A minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership role.
• FLT licences (counterbalance, reach) - desirable.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, particularly order picking processes.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and engage your team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and relevant IT software.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• A proactive and responsive management style with a hands-on approach when necessary

Benefits

• Profit Share Bonus.
• 25 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Auto-enrollment pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Staff discounts and profit-sharing bonus scheme
• Death in service benefits
• Additional perks such as free flu jabs