Nights Warehouse Shift Manager

Bis Henderson • Temporary • Greenford, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £55k / year • 19h ago

Nights Warehouse Shift Manager (FTC) - FMCG Distribution Centre, Greenford

Fixed-Term Contract to cover peak trading until 31st January 2027

Are you an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager with a background in FMCG, retail, e-commerce or another fast-paced distribution environment, who is happy to work nights?

Do you have the leadership skills to build a high-performing team while driving operational performance, productivity and continuous improvement?

We are currently recruiting for a Nights Warehouse Shift Manager to take ownership of a key shift within a busy FMCG distribution operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes and delivering consistently high operational standards.

Role Overview

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity reporting into the Senior Warehouse Logistics & Fulfilment Manager and working alongside a wider team of operational leaders.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the night operation, leading a team of warehouse colleagues and ensuring the shift delivers against key productivity, quality, service and operational targets.

The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern 8pm-7am

What you will be responsible for

Take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day running of the warehouse on your shift
Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve challenging productivity, quality and service targets
Effectively manage the night shift team, identifying development opportunities and recognising strong performance
Create and maintain a positive, engaged team culture, encouraging colleagues to contribute ideas and improvements
Monitor operational performance and take appropriate action to address issues and maintain standards
Communicate effectively with senior management, providing clear updates, insight and operational information
Drive continuous improvement across warehouse processes, systems and productivity
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and ways of working
Ensure health & safety, compliance and operational standards are consistently maintained
Work collaboratively with other shift leaders and operational functions to ensure a consistent approach across the site

What you will need

Previous experience as a Warehouse Shift Manager, Logistics Shift Manager or similar within a large, fast-paced distribution environment
Experience within FMCG, retail, e-commerce, 3PL or a similar high-volume operation
Strong people management and leadership skills, with experience managing, developing and motivating warehouse teams
The ability to manage conflicting priorities and plan effectively within a demanding operational environment
A strong understanding of warehouse KPIs, productivity and operational performance
Experience of driving continuous improvement and implementing change
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with colleagues at all levels
A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to make decisions and take ownership of operational challenges

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced FMCG distribution operation on a fixed-term basis, with responsibility for a key night shift and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on operational performance and team development.

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