Warehouse Manager (FMCG / Back Shift)
hace 20 horas
Glasgow
Warehouse Manager Location: Glasgow Reports to: Logistics Director Hours: Full-time, Back Shift (5pm start) A leading foodservice organisation is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee its Back Shift operations at a busy Glasgow distribution site. This senior role is responsible for managing a large warehouse team, ensuring efficient, accurate, and safe operations throughout the evening and night. About the Role The Warehouse Manager – Back Shift will manage the full warehouse function during the late shift, ensuring high standards of productivity, accuracy, and health & safety. You will lead a sizeable team of operatives and supervisors, maintain tight control of stock movements, and ensure orders are picked and loaded correctly for next-day delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage Back Shift warehouse operations from 5pm onwards., • Oversee a team of warehouse operatives and supervisors, ensuring staffing levels meet operational needs., • Ensure accurate and efficient picking, packing, loading, and stock handling., • Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance throughout the shift., • Monitor performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement., • Work collaboratively with the Logistics Director and other operational managers to meet service targets., • Ensure stock integrity through accurate recording, investigations, and corrective actions., • Lead team training, development, and performance management., • Support recruitment and onboarding of warehouse staff., • Take responsibility for shift planning, workflow management, and issue resolution. Requirements • Proven experience in warehouse management or a senior supervisory role within logistics, distribution, or foodservice., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a large team., • Excellent understanding of warehouse processes, stock control, and operational workflows., • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Commitment to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence., • Flexibility and resilience to manage a late-shift operation starting at 5pm. What We Offer • A senior operational role within a respected and growing organisation., • The opportunity to lead and shape a key warehouse shift., • A supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement. If you are a driven warehouse professional with the experience and leadership skills to run a busy Back Shift operation, we would be delighted to hear from you.