Warehouse Shift Manager
CV-LibraryChesterfield, ENG, GBpermanentPosted: 30 April 2026
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Our client, a large and highly efficient Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), is looking to appoint an experienced Shift Manager to join their fast-paced warehousing operation.
This is a key leadership role within a semi-automated environment, where you will be responsible for driving performance, leading teams, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across your shift.
The Role
As Shift Manager, you will take full responsibility for operational performance during your shift, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and service levels are consistently achieved. You’ll lead from the front, managing teams in a dynamic, high-volume environment where pace and precision are critical.
Key Responsibilities
Lead 3 Team Leaders and c.50 operatives across warehouse operations
Take full accountability for inbound, outbound, service levels, productivity, and labour performance
Drive performance across key KPIs including productivity, accuracy, and service levels
Manage labour budgets, headcount, agency usage, and shift resourcing
Oversee attendance, absence, and holiday planning to ensure operational continuity
Approve timesheets and payroll submissions, ensuring financial accuracy
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a strong safety culture
Ensure effective use of semi-automated systems and material handling equipment
Monitor workflow and resource allocation to maximise efficiency
Coach, develop, and support Team Leaders and operatives
Ensure clear communication and effective handovers between shifts
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Shift Manager or similar leadership role within warehousing or distribution
Strong background in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Experience working within semi-automated or automated warehouse operations
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs and performance management
A proactive, hands-on leadership style
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Flexibility to work rotating shifts (6–2 / 2–10)
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing distribution operation where you can make a real impact on performance and team development. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers both challenge and progression. Benefits include 25 days holiday, free onsite parking, subsidised canteen and healthcare cash plan
Shift - (Apply online only) and (Apply online only) rotating
Our client, a large and highly efficient Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), is looking to appoint an experienced Shift Manager to join their fast-paced warehousing operation.
This is a key leadership role within a semi-automated environment, where you will be responsible for driving performance, leading teams, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across your shift.
The Role
As Shift Manager, you will take full responsibility for operational performance during your shift, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and service levels are consistently achieved. You’ll lead from the front, managing teams in a dynamic, high-volume environment where pace and precision are critical.
Key Responsibilities
Lead 3 Team Leaders and c.50 operatives across warehouse operations
Take full accountability for inbound, outbound, service levels, productivity, and labour performance
Drive performance across key KPIs including productivity, accuracy, and service levels
Manage labour budgets, headcount, agency usage, and shift resourcing
Oversee attendance, absence, and holiday planning to ensure operational continuity
Approve timesheets and payroll submissions, ensuring financial accuracy
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards and promote a strong safety culture
Ensure effective use of semi-automated systems and material handling equipment
Monitor workflow and resource allocation to maximise efficiency
Coach, develop, and support Team Leaders and operatives
Ensure clear communication and effective handovers between shifts
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Shift Manager or similar leadership role within warehousing or distribution
Strong background in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Experience working within semi-automated or automated warehouse operations
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs and performance management
A proactive, hands-on leadership style
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Flexibility to work rotating shifts (6–2 / 2–10)
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing distribution operation where you can make a real impact on performance and team development. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers both challenge and progression. Benefits include 25 days holiday, free onsite parking, subsidised canteen and healthcare cash plan