Logistics Shift Manager
12 days ago
Wolverhampton
JOB TITLE: Logistics Shift Co-ordinator LOCATION: Wolverhampton, West Midlands SALARY: • AM/PM Rotating Shift: £45,730 per annum (£24.09 per hour) THE ROLE We are a leading automotive manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton, looking for two experienced Logistics Shift Co-ordinators to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of logistics operations across your shift. You'll ensure materials are in the right place at the right time to keep production running without disruption, while driving safety, delivery performance and continuous improvement. You will report to the Material Service Manager and ultimately the Logistics Manager. We have two vacancies: • 1 x AM/PM Rotating Shift (includes 10% shift allowance) WHAT'S ON OFFER • AM/PM Rotating Shift: £45,730 per annum (£24.09 per hour), • Permanent Nights: £51,967 per annum (£27.38 per hour), • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Overtime opportunities available (weekend work, shift cover, etc.), • Hourly paid role — shift allowance and overtime on top of your basic rate, • Take full responsibility for logistics operations during your shift, • Conduct pre-shift briefings covering safety, KPIs and plant communications, • Supervise and direct Team Leaders and Lead Ops, ensuring standards are maintained, • Deliver robust shift handovers including a full plant walk and shift report, • Monitor performance against KPIs and take immediate corrective action, • React quickly to shortages, delivery issues and production changes, • Manage MHE maintenance and compliance planning, • Maintain 5S standards across the logistics area, • Communicate effectively with support departments to prevent and resolve issues, • Support customer liaison and delivery protection to avoid short shipments Essential: • Experience within a logistics or warehouse environment, • Strong people management and team leadership skills, • Relevant MHE licences (counterbalance, reach truck, VNA/combi), • Excellent communication and decision-making skills under pressure, • Background in automotive manufacturing (1st tier preferred), • SAP or similar WMS/ERP system experience You'll be working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility operating tugs, counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, combi trucks and VNA (very narrow aisle) equipment. SALARY BREAKDOWN Basic rate for both roles: £21.90 per hour (£41,573 per annum / 36.5 hrs per week) AM/PM Rotating Shift: • Basic rate: £21.90 per hour, • Plus 10% shift allowance: £2.19 per hour, • Basic rate: £21.90 per hour, • Plus 25% shift allowance: £5.48 per hour