Warehouse Shift Manager

Warehouse Shift Manager - Syston - £45,000

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.