Warehouse Shift Manager

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 work spaces 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