Warehouse Shift Manager

Description:

Warehouse Shift Manager
Location: Livingston, EH54 8SE
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Lead Warehouse & Dispatch Operations for a Global Sustainable Packaging Business
Saica Pack, part of the Saica Group, is looking for an experienced Warehouse Shift Manager to join our Livingston site.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a busy warehouse and despatch operation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to a business that places sustainability and innovation at the heart of its success.
Working a rotating shift pattern (Dayshift, Backshift and Nightshift), you'll manage a team of Warehouse Operatives and ensure that goods are handled, stored and despatched safely, accurately and efficiently.
The Role
Reporting into the Operations team, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse and despatch activities, ensuring excellent service levels, stock accuracy and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate warehouse and despatch operations on shift.
* Manage goods receipt, order assembly and customer despatch activities.
* Maintain accurate stock control and warehouse system data.
* Liaise with customers, suppliers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
* Monitor KPIs and drive operational performance improvements.
* Lead, motivate and develop a small warehouse team.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards.
* Manage warehouse space and equipment effectively.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Produce operational reports and communicate performance updates.
About You
We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys working in a fast-moving operational environment and has a proven track record within warehouse or despatch management.
Essential Experience
* Warehouse management or supervisory experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Experience leading and developing operational teams.
* Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and stock-control processes.
* SAP Super User experience.
* Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
* Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
* A strong commitment to health, safety and operational excellence.
Why Join Saica
* Permanent position with a global packaging manufacturer.
* Opportunity to lead and develop a key operational function.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Career development opportunities within an international organisation.
* Work for a business committed to sustainability and the circular economy.
About Saica Group
Saica Group is a leading European manufacturer of recycled paper and corrugated packaging solutions, focused on innovation, sustainability and creating a more responsible future.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced warehouse leader looking for your next challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Saica Pack and help drive operational excellence in a business that's building a more sustainable future