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Warehouse Shift Operations Manager / Derbyshire / £50,000 - £52,000 / Late Shift (12:00 - 20:00, 13:00 - 21:00, 14:00 - 22:00)
The Role
This Warehouse Shift Operations Manager opportunity is with a well-established distribution business based in Derbyshire, taking ownership of a busy late-shift operation within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
The business is looking for a hands-on Warehouse Shift Operations Manager who can lead from the front, develop a strong operational team and drive performance across service, productivity, people, and cost. You'll have responsibility for ensuring the shift consistently delivers against demanding customer and operational expectations.
Working closely with the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain function, you'll play a key role in improving operational performance, developing people, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the day-to-day warehouse operation across the late shift
- Managing, coaching, and developing warehouse managers, team leaders, and operational colleagues
- Driving performance across productivity, accuracy, quality, and customer service KPIs
- Managing labour planning and resource allocation in line with changing operational volumes
- Ensuring inbound, picking, packing, and outbound activity is delivered safely and efficiently
- Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve productivity and operational flow
- Maintaining high standards across Health & Safety, compliance, and housekeeping
- Working closely with transport and the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operational delivery
- Managing shift handovers and ensuring effective communication across the wider operation
- Creating a positive, accountable, and high-performing culture across the shift
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Key Experience
- Proven experience as a Warehouse Shift Operations Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Shift Manager, or similar senior warehouse leader
- Background within a fast-paced 3PL, retail, FMCG, or large-scale distribution environment
- Strong experience leading sizeable operational teams through an established management structure
- Demonstrable success improving warehouse KPIs, productivity, and service levels
- Strong understanding of labour planning, resource management, and operational costs
- Experience driving Continuous Improvement and operational change
- Good knowledge of warehouse Health & Safety and operational compliance
- Experience working within a Logistics distribution and supply chain environment
- A visible, hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage and develop teams
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This Warehouse Shift Operations Manager role in Derbyshire offers a salary of £50,000 - £52,000 and would suit an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys taking ownership of a busy shift, developing people, and driving measurable improvements across a fast-paced operation.
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