Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights)

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG sector is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead their night operations at a distribution center in Bedfordshire. This role involves managing a team of around 70 full-time employees and ensuring that site KPIs are met through effective leadership and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fast-paced environments and a proven ability to drive results. If you are a motivated leader looking for a fantastic opportunity to make an impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment is preferred.
• Proven track record in people leadership and achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Manage nightly operations to achieve site KPIs and provide leadership.
• Ensure team conduct meets business requirements and performance targets.
• Identify areas for improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Skills

People Leadership

Communication Skills

Target Driven

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Our client is a leading FMCG distributor in the UK and we are delighted to assist them in their search for Warehouse Shift Managers at their RDC in Bedfordshire. There are two shifts available, namely:

• Sunday to Thursday (1700hrs – 0300hrs)
• Monday to Friday (2000hrs – 0600hrs)

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be expected to manage the nightly running of the operation to achieve site KPIs, providing leadership and direction, driving a culture of continuous improvement (CI).

Key Responsibilities as Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights):

• You will be responsible for 3 Direct Reports and c70 FTEs. You’d be expected to drive the shift’s activities.
• To ensure the conduct and behaviours of the team meet business requirements and KPIs are hit.
• Set clear expectations and objectives of each member of your team to hit performance targets.
• Ensuring H&S on shift is adhered to.
• Supporting and managing productivity.
• Management of stock replenishment.
• Identify areas for improvement to increase productivity and efficiency.

Ideal Person for Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights):

• From a fast-paced, FMCG environment, ideally multi-temperature but not essential.
• An excellent People leader with a proven track record of delivering results.
• A superb communicator, target driven and highly motivated.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.