Hams Hall Shift Manager

Salary and Location

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: Hams Hall Depot, Birmingham, B46 1AL
Contract: Permanent
Business Area: Supply Chain & Logistics
Closing date: 24 June 2026
Requisition ID:

Shift Hours

Pattern: 5 working days in 7, 1 full weekend in 3
Early shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Late shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Night shift: 22:00 - 06:00

About the Role

Our Supply Chain team ensures products reach customers daily. The Shift Manager leads a data driven team, solves issues, and improves performance. The role requires leadership, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive culture through leadership, fostering trust and a high performing team.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations and meet targets.
• Assume full responsibility for overall depot operations in the absence of a senior operational manager.
• Optimise utilisation and capability by allocating resources and managing activities across functions.

What Makes a Great Shift Manager

• Experience leading and inspiring a large multi functional team.
• Proven ability to work in a highly unionised environment and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in analysing data, identifying opportunities for process improvement and influencing change at senior level.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policy and processes related to people management, safety, health and environment.
• Experience managing and optimising warehouse, inventory, transport and fleet operations.
• Ability to anticipate risks and plan ahead beyond remit.

Benefits

• Discount card: 10 % off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks; 15 % off at Sainsbury's Fridays and Saturdays; 15 % off at Argos each pay day.
• Generous holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension: we match 4-7.5 % of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury's share schemes: buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts: special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers.
• Wellbeing support: free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunity

We reserve the right to close the advert early. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application or interview process. We are committed to a truly inclusive workplace.