Warehouse Shift Manager

Search • Permanent • Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom • £45k / year • 1w ago

Warehouse Shift Manager (Days)

Up to £45,000

Day Shift | Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Warehouse Shift Manager to lead our day shift warehouse operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing warehouse performance, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining compliance standards, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external customers.

Leading a large warehouse team, you will play a vital role in achieving operational targets, driving continuous improvement, and creating a safe, productive, and engaged working environment.

About You

You will be a proactive and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will take pride in delivering results, motivating teams, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring goods are received, replenished, stored, and dispatched efficiently.
Provide strong leadership to a team of operatives, fostering a high-performance culture focused on safety, service, and accountability.
Manage labour resources, equipment deployment, and operational workflows to maximise shift productivity and efficiency.
Ensure company assets, including stock, pallets, cages, and equipment, are controlled and accounted for at all times.
Monitor and drive warehouse KPIs, including productivity, stock accuracy, service levels, absence management, and operational costs.
Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and company audit standards.
Oversee payroll administration, overtime management, and bonus payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with budgets.
Conduct performance reviews, training, coaching, and development activities to support employee growth and operational excellence.
Manage investigations relating to performance, conduct, stock discrepancies, and operational issues where required.
Work closely with Operations, Transport, Stock Control, HR, and other departments to ensure seamless warehouse performance.
Ensure warehouse equipment is maintained to company standards and all damages are reported and managed appropriately.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer service levels.

Package

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Company pension scheme
Annual leave entitlement
Career development and progression opportunities
Employee wellbeing support
On-site parking
Training and development programmes
Opportunity to join a successful and growing operation

Requirements

Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager, Shift Manager, or Operations Management role within a fast-paced distribution or FMCG environment.
Strong leadership experience managing large operational teams.
Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
Experience managing warehouse KPIs, labour planning, and operational budgets.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and warehouse compliance standards.
Proficient in warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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