Job Description
Warehouse Front Line Manager (Amesbury) Location: AmesburyShift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days)Sector: FMCG / Warehousing & LogisticsThe Role We are seeking a confident and experienced Warehouse Team Leaderto lead a standalone warehouse operation in Amesbury. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate dispatch of finished goods, while ensuring full compliance with hygiene, technical, and health & safety standards.Operating within a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, you will act as the on-site leader, ensuring continuity of operations across day and night shifts. You will take full ownership of site performance, people leadership, and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Lead, motivate, and develop a warehouse team within a fast-paced 24/7 operationManage performance, attendance, and development of team members and supervisorsEnsure effective shift handovers and strong communication across the leadership teamFoster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team cultureWork closely with senior management and HR on employee relations and resourcingOperations & Performance Oversee all outbound logistics, ensuring dispatch accuracy and service excellencePlan and coordinate loading schedules, transport, and trailer utilisationManage stock accuracy and system transactions across sitesEnsure all dispatch documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-readyDrive continuous improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and cost controlSite Leadership & Collaboration Act as the senior on-site leader during your shiftCoordinate with internal teams and third-party logistics providersSupport effective stock flow between multiple sitesPromote a one team approach across shifts and functionsCompliance & Standards Lead all site activities relating to hygiene, food safety, and H&SConduct audits, inspections, and compliance checks (GMP, temperature, site standards)Maintain accurate records for hygiene, cleaning, and compliance activitiesLead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completedEnsure the site is always audit-ready in line with industry and customer standardsAbout You Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics management role (ideally FMCG)Strong knowledge of dispatch, transport coordination, and warehouse systemsGood understanding of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety practicesExperience managing teams in a shift-based or 24/7 environmentIT literate (Excel and WMS/ERP systems)FLT licence (desirable but not essential)Personal Attributes Confident, decisive, and able to lead independentlyResilient and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environmentStrong communicator with excellent problem-solving skillsOrganised, proactive, and results-drivenApproachable leader who maintains high standardsKey Performance Indicators Dispatch Accuracy: = 99%DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time): = 98.5%Stock Accuracy: = 99%Audit & Compliance Scores: Meet or exceed targetsHealth & Safety: Zero lost-time incidentsTPBN1_UKTJ