Night Shift Operations Manager (6pm-6am, 5 days)
£60,000-£65,000 (including Shift Allowance) + Excellent Benefits
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Overview
Are you an experienced logistics leader seeking a role where you can drive operational excellence and strategic impact? Our client, a leading national distributor of frozen, chilled, and ambient products, is looking for a Night Operations Manager to spearhead their night shift operations. This is your chance to optimise processes, empower teams, and support the company's growth plans.
Responsibilities
1. Oversee the entire cycle from picking to dispatching vehicles, enhancing coordination between warehouse and transport teams for maximum efficiency.
2. Lead a diverse workforce through transformation, implementing change strategies to drive continuous improvement.
3. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards, managing an ageing transport workforce.
4. Align night operations with the company's strategic vision, contributing to expansion efforts and setting the operational roadmap.
5. Foster a culture of customer service excellence, meeting delivery timelines and quality benchmarks.
Ideal Candidate
* Extensive experience in fast-paced logistics/transport operations, ideally in distribution of fresh/short shelf-life products.
* Proven expertise in multi-temperature handling (ambient, chilled, frozen) and transport management (dispatching, loading, scheduling).
* Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and drive improvements.
* Strong understanding of warehouse management systems, voice-picking, barcoding, and transport scheduling tools.
* Experience working with diverse, multicultural teams and promoting inclusivity.
* Strategic problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Solid knowledge of health, safety, and transport regulations.
If you're ready to elevate your logistics career, apply now to showcase your operational expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
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