Warehouse Shift Manager

Fresh People are currently recruiting for experienced Warehouse Shift Managers to join a well-established and fast-paced fresh produce business based in Canterbury, Kent.

We have opportunities available across both day and night shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Warehouse Shift Manager who thrives in a busy operational environment and has a strong background in warehouse management, team leadership and driving operational performance.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily warehouse operation, ensuring productivity, efficiency, safety and service levels are consistently achieved while leading and developing your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and operational targets are achieved.
• Lead, motivate and develop warehouse teams to maintain high standards of performance.
• Manage workforce planning, shift schedules and labour requirements in line with operational demands.
• Ensure efficient management of goods in, storage, stock movements and dispatch.
• Monitor warehouse productivity, identify improvements and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Produce and analyse operational reports covering performance, productivity and costs.
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with health and safety legislation, HACCP and company procedures.
• Oversee warehouse equipment, including MHE, racking inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, hygiene and audit readiness throughout the warehouse.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operational processes and excellent customer service.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage warehouse operations within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the warehouse industry.
• Previous experience in a fast-moving environment such as fresh produce, food manufacturing, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing and developing warehouse teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, goods in and dispatch.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• A track record of delivering against KPIs and improving operational performance.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures and warehouse compliance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to remain hands-on and lead from the front in a demanding operational environment.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary & Shift Opportunities

We are recruiting for both day and night positions:

Days
Salary: £40,582 per annum

Nights
Salary: £40,994 per annumApply Today

If you are an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced fresh produce environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV, and a member of the Fresh People team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further