Nights Operations Manager - Warwick
Full-time | Permanent | Night Shift
We are recruiting a hands‑on and proactive Nights Operations Manager to lead night‑shift warehouse operations at a busy distribution site in Warwick. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience in a warehousing, logistics, or distribution environment, with the ability to manage fast‑paced operational activity through the night.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Management
Oversee all night‑shift warehouse activities including goods-in, goods-out, loading, unloading, picking, consolidation, and despatch.
Ensure efficient flow of freight through the warehouse and maintain high accuracy standards.
Monitor operational KPIs such as throughput, accuracy, loading performance, and service levels.
People Leadership
Manage a team of warehouse operatives, team leaders, and support staff during night hours.
Lead daily briefings, allocate tasks, and manage shift performance.
Handle staffing levels, overtime planning, absence management, and training needs.
Build a positive, safe, and high‑performing team culture.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure all H&S procedures, warehouse safety protocols, and company standards are consistently adhered to.
Conduct or support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with manual handling, equipment checks, PPE requirements, and site SOPs.
Service Delivery & Communication
Ensure all outbound loads are prepared, checked, and dispatched correctly and on time.
Act as the main point of contact for night operational queries.
Provide accurate and clear handovers to the day operations team.
Continuous Improvement
Identify bottlenecks and implement operational improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
Support warehouse optimisation projects, layout improvements, and process enhancements.
Contribute to ongoing cost control and efficiency initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
Experience in warehouse or distribution centre operations (night shift experience desirable).
Strong people leadership skills within a fast-paced operational environment.
Good understanding of H&S standards and warehouse best practice.
Ability to make quick, effective decisions and lead teams through busy periods.
IT literacy (WMS experience advantageous).
A hands‑on, solution‑focused approach.
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