Warehouse Shift Manager

Not Specified | Permanent, full-time
| £35,000 - £37,500 per annum
Ref: JB472 (2 weeks ago)
JB472: Warehouse Shift Manager

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £35,000 - £37,500 per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently supporting one of our established and expanding businesses in the search for a Warehouse Shift Manager

Our client encourage applications from ex-Military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Warehouse Shift Manager:
  • Lead daily pre-shift briefings, communicating priorities, performance updates and safety reminders.
  • Support a positive, collaborative working environment through clear expectations and respectful communication.
  • Motivate operatives, offering coaching, encouragement and guidance.
  • Provide feedback to team members and support multi-skilling and on-the-job training.
  • Promote colleague wellbeing, responding fairly and promptly to concerns.
  • Enforce Health & Safety working practices and initiative, and ensure the shift operates in a safe, tidy and compliant environment.
  • Manage the workflow across picking, packing, goods-in, put-away and dispatch activities.
  • Allocate labour effectively to meet operational targets and respond to volume fluctuations.
  • Monitor shift KPIs (order accuracy, productivity, timeliness) and adjust workflow in real time.
  • Uphold 5S standards, ensuring workspaces remain safe, organised and efficient.
  • Conduct spot checks, audits and quality controls to maintain accuracy, compliance and a safe working environment.
  • Troubleshoot delays, shortages, mis-picks or equipment issues promptly.
  • Prepare accurate shift reports and handovers to the next shift.
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting solutions.
Skills and Qualifications for the Warehouse Shift Manager:
Essential:
  • Proven experience in warehouse supervisor, leader or logistics management (supervisory level or above).
  • Background in 3PL/warehouse management
  • Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
  • Good understanding of warehouse processes, stock control, and systems.
  • Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
  • Knowledge of health & safety standards and manual handling regulations.
  • Ability to analyze performance data and implement improvements.
  • Flexible, problem-solving mindset with ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to optimise workflow and resource allocation.
  • A keen eye for detail and the ability to understand, follow, and champion company procedures.
Preferred:
  • Ability to train and develop staff while maintaining high engagement levels.
  • Experience in labour management and task planning for a team.
  • Understanding of relevant warehouse technologies.
  • Certification in Health & Safety or Warehouse Management.
Location: Nottingham

Salary: £35,000 - £37,500 per annum