Warehouse Shift Manager

Iron Mountain; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Lutterworth is looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead a team in achieving daily objectives. The role involves overseeing efficient operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and managing inventory levels. Ideal candidates have experience in a fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive compensation and a culture of continuous improvement await you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
• Full understanding of warehouse operations, including health and safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to achieve daily shift goals.
• Oversee efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor and control inventory levels.
• Identify areas for improvement to enhance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Overview

Iron Mountain delivers expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We partner with 225,000 customers worldwide to preserve artifacts, optimize inventory, and protect data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. If you are curious about joining our growth story and evolving your skills in a welcoming culture, let’s start the conversation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of warehouse employees to achieve daily shift goals.
• Oversee the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring orders are processed efficiently and materials are delivered in accordance with production schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and best practices, conducting regular inspections to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Monitor and control inventory levels, addressing discrepancies and ensuring accuracies through physical counts and reconciliation with automated systems.
• Manage manpower resources effectively to support customer delivery and optimize operational efficiency.
• Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and enhance warehouse processes.
• Manage costs and performance of the shift, monitor KPIs, identify actions, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Provide a shift summary and handover record with any exceptions detailed and actioned.
• Effectively manage performance, conduct, absence, engagement and training and development of team members, upholding agreed departmental and company standards.
• Ensure high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures.
• Ensure vehicles, machinery, and equipment are well maintained and fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment at a similar level.
• A full understanding of the requirements of running a warehouse, including health and safety and security.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and coach a team to operational success.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on maintaining on-site engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to establish logical, practical solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Results-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Positive, people-oriented approach and readiness to tackle daily challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives.