Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights

D R Newitt; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of luxury foods in West London seeks a Warehouse Shift Manager for night shifts. The successful candidate will manage all goods-in and picking processes, mentor team members, and ensure health & safety compliance. Ideal applicants will have a background in Food/FMCG warehousing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Salary up to £40K.

Qualifications

• Proven strength as a people leader, setting clear expectations and inspiring the team.
• Previous experience in Food/FMCG warehousing, distribution, and transport.
• Ability to act in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all goods-in and picking within the warehouse.
• Review practices to deliver cost savings and service improvements.
• Provide training and perform annual appraisals.

Skills

People leadership

WMS and TMS systems

Effective communication

Health & Safety standards

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights
High-End Food Distribution
West London, Salary Up to £40K

The Company
A leading distributor of luxury and gourmet ingredients, connecting top chefs and hospitality professionals with the world’s finest foods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all goods-in and picking within the warehouse.
• Continually review practices within your shift team and involve the team to identify and implement changes to deliver cost savings and service improvements.
• Provide training and perform annual appraisals.
• Manage and support drivers, route planning using TMS and vehicle compliance.
• Stock investigations & inventory cycle counts.
• Set a high example for Health & Safety matters.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you must demonstrate proven strength as a people leader — setting clear expectations, inspiring and engaging your team, driving motivation, and bringing hands-on experience in managing warehouse teams. You will also need.

• Previous experience in Food/FMCG warehousing, distribution and transport.
• Ability to act in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• Experience using WMS and TMS systems.
• Ability to improve and maintain Health and Safety standards, challenge poor behaviour and achieve best practice.
• A highly effective communicator with drive and enthusiasm.
• Flexible availability across days/hours (working 5 nights out of 7 rotating).