Shift Manager

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's Crick is seeking a Shift Manager for a logistics operation. This full-time role involves managing shifts, achieving KPIs, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies. The ideal candidate should have experience in a transport/warehouse environment and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

10% discount card after 4 weeks

Free food and hot drinks in stores

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Sainsbury’s share scheme

Wellbeing support services

Cycle to Work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships and vacations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport/warehouse environment.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Knowledge of CPC National/International desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift to meet operational targets within budget.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Lead health and safety efforts and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus Benefits
Location: Crick Depot, Northampton, NN6 7SL
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Logistics
Closing date: 24 June 2025
Requisition ID: 306305

Sainsburys Crick is looking to recruit a Shift Manager to work an average of 42 hours per week on a ‘4 on 4 off’ rotating days and nights shift pattern. As part of this role you will be required to cover holidays and sickness at relatively short notice; therefore, flexibility in working hours is of paramount importance. This role is key to ensuring the success of the operation achieving and exceeding its KPI`s. Reporting directly to the Assistant Transport Manager, with direct responsibility for the Warehouse and Transport Operation.

Key duties and accountabilities:

Includes but not limited to:

• Responsible for proactively managing the shift to action the daily operational plan and meet targets within budgetary constraints
• Apply a consistent approach to people management
• Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently
• Manage change as and when the business requires
• Ensure the site meets legal compliance at all times
• Ensure that employees are managed in a consistent way in line with current processes to help achieve business and personal growth
• Encourage continuous improvement to become part of operational daily activity
• Achieve and exceed KPI`s in line with the business goals
• Lead a culture where Health and Safety is part of our daily activities
• Ensure company policies and government legislations are adhered to
• Ensure all Health and Safety incidents/ accidents are investigated, recorded and appropriate action is taken.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external customers
• Supply accurate information on operational status as and when required including shift handover
• Mentor and develop your team to aid progression, succession planning and skill sets.

Qualifications, Key Skills and Experience Required;

• Ability to influence at all levels
• Effectively communicate at all levels in a variety of formats
• Previous experience of working in a transport/ warehouse environment
• Previous working knowledge of Warehouse management systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages
• CPC National/International desirable but not essential

Direct Reports: Transport Operational Team, Drivers, Warehouse Operatives & Yard Supervisors.

What we offer:

• We truly value our colleagues and provide a market-leading benefits package:
• Discount card – 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match 4% of your contributions and if you change your pension plan, you may receive more from us.
• Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Colleague networks – link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI.
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.