Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights

Night Shift | £40,994 per annum | Exact shift pattern to be confirmed

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager to join a leading fresh produce business, taking responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the night warehouse operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will manage people, productivity, labour, stock flow and service levels while driving high standards across safety, quality and operational performance.

If you are an experienced warehouse leader from fresh produce, food, FMCG or manufacturing and enjoy improving teams and operations, this could be a great next step.

Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and customer requirements are achieved.
• Plan labour and staffing against sales, intake and operational forecasts.
• Lead, motivate and develop warehouse teams, managing performance consistently.
• Monitor productivity, labour costs and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Take responsibility for goods-in and goods-out accuracy and timely dispatch.
• Maintain high standards of stock control, storage and warehouse organisation.
• Ensure MHE, racking and warehouse equipment is inspected, maintained and used safely.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, hygiene and audit requirements.
• Analyse operational reports and use performance data to drive improvements.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain smooth product flow and strong service levels.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse processes and procedures.

Warehouse Shift Manager - Nights Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience within warehouse operations.
• Previous experience within fresh produce, food, FMCG, manufacturing or another fast-moving environment.
• Strong warehouse leadership and people-management experience.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• Experience managing labour, productivity and operational KPIs.
• Strong understanding of goods-in, goods-out, stock control and warehouse accuracy.
• Good Health & Safety awareness and experience working within audit-controlled environments.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational management role.
• Full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager looking to take ownership of a fast-paced operation and play a key role in improving performance, service and team capability.

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.