Warehouse Shift Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading logistics and supply chain organisation, for the role of Warehouse Shift Manager within their warehouse operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and team performance.

Job Opportunity: Warehouse Shift Manager

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Shift Patterns: Rotational Days

• Week 1: Sunday - Thursday, 14:00 - 22:00
• Week 2: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading logistics and supply chain organisation, for the role of WarehouseShift Manager within their warehouse operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and team performance.

As a Shift Manager, you will:

• Report directly to the Assistant General Manager.
• Lead, motivate, and guide a team of First Line Managers, Team Leaders, and warehouse colleagues.
• Assign tasks to ensure optimal productivity while managing resources effectively to maximise labour and equipment utilisation.
• Monitor daily operational figures, identify stock or picking/loading errors, and escalate issues to relevant teams.
• Foster a positive culture by engaging with your team and encouraging collaboration to achieve performance goals.
• Drive clear communication across all levels-colleagues, management, and support functions-through regular briefings and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and procedures within your team.
• Promote company values and behaviours while coaching and mentoring your team for skill development and career progression.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and methods of operation.

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager or similar leadership role within a warehouse environment.
• A strong track record in managing diverse teams in a multicultural setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• The ability to build rapport with employees and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Strong organisational, leadership, motivational, and team-building skills.
• An approachable demeanour with the ability to handle situations fairly and consistently.
• Experience working within a unionised environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of budgets and cost control is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and leading change initiatives.
• Flexibility to work various shift patterns in response to seasonal customer demand.

Our client offers:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to discounted shopping platforms.
• On-site gym facilities.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

Additionally, you'll benefit from significant opportunities for career development, training enrichment, multi-skilling programs, and progression within a supportive working environment.

Our client prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Their core values include being thoughtful, aiming high, and being prepared-qualities they seek in every member of their team.

Our client is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. They strive for an environment where everyone feels included and respected regardless of background or identity.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Shift Manager within warehouse operations-and want to be part of an organisation that values its people-apply today!

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