The Role
This Warehouse Shift Manager opportunity is with a well-established mid-sized 3PL business based in Leicester, operating within a fast-paced, customer-focused warehousing environment.
The business is looking for a hands-on Warehouse Shift Manager to lead the 06:00 - 14:00 operation, ensuring productivity, accuracy and customer service standards are consistently achieved. You'll take ownership of the morning shift, leading operational teams while driving a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
Working closely with the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain function, you'll play a key role in delivering operational excellence, supporting customer performance and maintaining the high standards expected within a multi-client 3PL operation.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the day-to-day warehouse operation across the 06:00 - 14:00 shift
Managing, coaching and developing warehouse team leaders and operational colleagues
Driving productivity, accuracy and service performance across inbound, outbound and stock activities
Monitoring warehouse KPIs and implementing initiatives to improve operational performance
Managing labour planning and resource allocation to maximise efficiency throughout the shift
Ensuring Health & Safety, compliance and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
Working closely with transport and the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operational delivery
Building strong customer relationships and ensuring service level agreements are consistently achieved
Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
Key Experience
Proven experience operating as a Warehouse Shift Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Shift Manager or Warehouse Manager within a fast-paced 3PL environment
Strong leadership experience managing warehouse teams within a multi-client operation
Experience delivering warehouse KPIs across productivity, quality, service and accuracy
Good understanding of labour planning, warehouse compliance and Health & Safety best practice
Demonstrable experience driving Continuous Improvement across warehouse operations
Experience working within a Logistics distribution and supply chain environment
Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate teams and deliver operational excellence
This Warehouse Shift Manager role in Leicester offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing mid-sized 3PL where you'll have real ownership of the morning operation, the autonomy to drive improvements and the chance to further develop your leadership career within a successful logistics business
Salary description
£42500.00 - £45000.00 per year