Night Shift Warehouse Manager
8 days ago
Manchester
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced warehouse leader to take ownership of a busy night shift operation, ensuring all warehouse activity is completed safely, accurately and on time. As the senior operational lead on site overnight, you'll drive performance, lead a team of warehouse professionals and ensure the operation is fully prepared for the following day's workload. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well-established and growing business operating a fast-paced warehouse and distribution function that plays a critical role in delivering exceptional service to its customers. With a strong focus on operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement, they invest in their people and provide opportunities for long-term career development. \n Description \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Lead the safe and efficient operation of the warehouse throughout the night shift.\n, • Manage and support a team of 6-8 Warehouse Operatives and a Night Shift Administrator.\n, • Allocate labour and resources effectively to meet operational priorities and deadlines.\n, • Ensure all picking, packing, replenishment and dispatch activities are completed accurately and on time.\n, • Conduct shift briefings, communicate priorities and maintain team engagement.\n, • Monitor productivity, quality and service performance against agreed KPIs.\n, • Investigate and resolve operational issues including stock discrepancies, system problems and equipment failures.\n, • Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and operational compliance.\n, • Manage employee attendance, performance, development and training requirements.\n, • Ensure accurate shift reporting, documentation and handovers between shifts.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and operational efficiency.\n, • Act as the senior point of contact on site throughout the night operation.\n\n Profile \n The Successful Candidate: \n \n\n • Previous experience in a Warehouse Supervisor, Shift Manager, Warehouse Manager or similar operational leadership role.\n, • Proven experience managing teams within a fast-paced warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.\n, • Strong understanding of warehouse operations including picking, packing, replenishment and dispatch.\n, • Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.\n, • Experience managing productivity, quality, attendance and performance.\n, • Ability to make confident operational decisions with minimal senior management support on site.\n, • Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.\n, • Comfortable using warehouse systems and Microsoft Office applications.\n, • Able and willing to work permanent night shifts.\n, • Experience of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) would be advantageous.\n, • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within a warehouse environment is desirable.\n\n Job Offer \n What's on Offer: \n \n\n • Salary of £35,000 per annum\n, • Permanent night shift position\n, • Stable and growing business environment\n, • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture\n, • Career development and progression opportunities\n, • A role where you can make a significant impact on operational performance and team success\n