Warehouse Shift Manager: Lead Teams, Drive Excellence & Safety

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Bury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Bury is seeking a Warehouse Shift Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume operation. You will drive performance, foster safety, and deliver exceptional results through hands-on leadership and people development.

The role focuses on coaching managers, improving efficiency, and building a high-performing culture that exceeds customer expectations. This is a permanent, full-time position in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading warehouse or logistics operations within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proven track record of managing managers and leading large operational teams to success.
• Thrive on accountability and taking ownership of operational performance and results.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working.
• Confident, inspirational leaders who can engage teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Energy: Take ownership of daily warehouse operations, creating a motivated, high-performing team that delivers outstanding results.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and service, ensuring the operation runs at its very best.
• Champion Safety: Embed a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance standards are met and colleagues go home safe every day.
• Deliver Results: Monitor KPIs, manage performance, and implement action plans that exceed customer and operational expectations.
• Develop and Inspire: Coach and support managers and colleagues, building capability, engagement, and future talent across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Operational excellence

People development

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Bury is seeking a Warehouse Shift Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume operation. You will drive performance, foster safety, and deliver exceptional results through hands-on leadership and people development.

The role focuses on coaching managers, improving efficiency, and building a high-performing culture that exceeds customer expectations. This is a permanent, full-time position in a dynamic logistics environment.