Shift Operations Manager

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Vacancy ID well/TP/83737/12668

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary Range : Up to 45k dependent on experience No. Hours per week: 37.5 Location: 18 Oxleasow Rd, Redditch , United Kingdom Closing Date: 06/11/2026 Job Category: Support Centre Business Area: Support Centre Division / Function: Warehouse

Overview of the role

We are looking to strenghten our warehouse leadership team at Lexon, part of Bestway Healthcare! 

The role of the Shift Operations Manager is to lead and manage warehouse operations during the assigned shift, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient handling, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in line with GDP, SOPs, and regulatory standards. The role is accountable for operational performance, people leadership, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement across the shift.

The SOM has 8 direct reports and will work daytime hours, 9-5pm Monday - Friday. However, some shift work outside of these hours will be required to cover for holidays etc & to gain a deeper understanding of other teams.

Main Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities

 

• Lead all warehouse activities on the assigned shift to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations
• Ensure full compliance with GDP, SOPs, H&S legislation, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Deliver shift KPIs including productivity, OTIF/service level, inventory accuracy, and dispatch performance
• Manage, coach, and performance-manage team members, including absence, conduct, and capability
• Monitor stock control processes including goods receipt, storage, picking, and shipping
• Plan and deploy labour and resources effectively to meet operational demand
• Escalate and resolve operational, quality, or compliance issues in a timely manner

 

Secondary Accountabilities

 

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training activities for warehouse employees. 
• Produce and maintain operational reports, shift handovers, and performance records. 
• Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective action activities. 
• Support implementation of new processes, systems, or customer requirements. 
• Collaborate with Quality, Transport, and Customer Service teams to resolve issues and improve performance. 
• Monitor equipment usage and report maintenance or facility concerns. 
• Promote a positive safety and compliance culture across the operation. 
• Deputise for senior operations management when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience within a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations environment. 
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role managing operational teams. 
• Experience within pharmaceutical operations is desirable but not essential. 
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes including goods receipt, storage, picking & dispatch.
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and operational compliance standards. 
• Ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions in a fast-paced operational environment. 
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and operational reporting tools. 
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills with a continuous improvement mindset. 
• Flexible approach to shift working and operational demands.

Bestway Healthcare is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you.

Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible for us to provide an outcome to all applicants. If you are not contacted within 28