Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Limited; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Biggleswade is looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights) to support efficient operations at their depot. The role involves overseeing daily activities, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Successful candidates will have previous supervisory experience in a parcel sortation warehouse and excellent people management skills. The position offers a permanent contract with a shift pattern of 4 On/4 Off. Competitive perks include paid volunteer days and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Paid day to volunteer

Professional training programs

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a parcel sortation warehouse is preferred.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Managers in managing daily operations of the warehouse.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

People management

Communication

Flow management techniques

Warehouse management systems

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Warehouse Shift Manager (Nights)

Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England

Hours: Full-time

Shift: 4 On/4 Off

Duration: Permanent

Menzies Distribution Solutions are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Warehouse Shift Manager on nights to support the efficient and effective operations at our Biggleswade Depot. The successful candidate will play an integral role in overseeing the day-to-day activities of the warehouse.

Details

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Hours: 18:00–06:00
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations Managers / Shift Managers in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to optimise productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and assist in implementing necessary changes.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to utilise flow management techniques and ensure timely and accurate sorting, processing, and dispatching of parcels.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to warehouse staff, ensuring high levels of performance and productivity.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in warehouse operations.
• Work closely with site SHEQ Coordinator and Training and Compliance Coordinator to ensure full compliance of all colleagues.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a parcel sortation warehouse is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in flow management techniques.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems and other relevant software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Time For You: Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

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