Warehouse Team Manager – Nights

About the role

The job holder will ensure the smooth management of the warehouse operation, with responsibility for the delivery of cost, service, compliance, people KPIs – in line with company and legal standards and requirements.

Responsibility for the warehouse night shift with a support and deputy role for Warehouse Logistics Manager as required.

Key Duties

• Manage labour resources effectively to meet operational demand
• Ensure inbound goods are received accurately and to quality standards
• Work closely with stock teams to investigate variances and implement corrective action
• Deliver productivity and quality targets within agreed cost parameters
• Deliver daily, weekly and monthly operational plans
• Communicate proactively with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure the warehouse is fully operational, compliant and ready for shift handovers
• Support monthly reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Review warehouse layout and ways of working to optimise efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with company, customer and legal standards
• Complete warehouse and H&S audits through to corrective action sign off
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and proactively manage workplace risks
• Line manage, coach and develop team members
• Manage performance, conduct investigations and address people issues effectively
• Identify and support training needs, including mandatory compliance training
• Lead accident and incident investigations and communicate learnings
• Lead in line with company values and management principles
• Create a positive, safe and productive working environment
• Take ownership of challenges and implement practical solutions
• Drive change, innovation and continuous improvement across the operation

About you

• Proven management experience within FMCG, logistics or a similar operational environment
• Strong track record of leading, developing and motivating teams
• Strong people management skills (performance, engagement, ER issues)
• KPI-driven with the ability to manage targets and solve problems
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to work under pressure
• Passionate about quality, service and Health & Safety
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Flexible to working patterns as required by the operation
• Knowledge of warehouse systems, cost control and Health & Safety
• IOSH Managing Safely – desirable
• Reach and Counterbalance MHE licence – desirable
• Proficient in MS Office – essential

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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