Shift Manager

Monday – Friday, perm mornings (6:00 – 14:00)

Elevation Recruitment Group are working exclusively with a growing organisation that has recently invested in a brand-new distribution facility in South Yorkshire, in their search for a Shift Manager to take ownership of the morning shift.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of your shift, leading operatives and support teams to deliver excellent operational performance and meet targets.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll spend majority of your time out on the shop floor, coaching your team, solving problems and ensuring operations run smoothly.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of operatives & support staff
• Manage daily operations to ensure productivity, quality and service targets are achieved
• Plan labour effectively to maximise efficiency across the shift
• Drive a strong health & safety culture
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs
• Manage materials handling equipment and ensure equipment is maintained safely
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Use Warehouse Management Systems to monitor performance and maintain accurate operational records
• Resolve operational issues quickly to minimise disruption

• Previous leadership experience in high volume manufacturing or distribution
• Confidence to motivate teams and make decisions in a busy environment
• Strong people management skills with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Knowledge of operational and KPI management
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• FLT Licence, or previous experience within high FLT traffic environment
• A passion for delivering high standards of safety, quality and customer service
• IOSH would be beneficial