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Warehouse Shift Manager- Lates

DCS Group
Oxfordshire
2 weeks ago
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Warehouse Shift Manager - Lates

About DCS Group
DCS Group is the UK’s leading distributor, manufacturer, and exporter of health, beauty, and household brands. We are proud to be the exclusive UK partner for global names such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kenvue, PZ Cussons, and SC Johnson, alongside our own Enliven brand.


Our business is growing fast, with exciting developments in food distribution bringing brands like Whitworths and Danone into our portfolio.


With over 30 years of continuous growth, we remain a family-owned business that values people, passion, and performance. We operate from two fantastic sites: a 26-acre head office and warehouse in Banbury, and a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility in Redditch.


Joining DCS means being part of a dynamic, supportive team, working with some of the world’s biggest FMCG brands and helping us build the next big ones too.


Location: Banbury


Shift Pattern: 14:00-22:00


The Warehouse Shift Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations on a designated shift, overseeing both inbound and outbound functions. This role includes managing a team of Supervisors, MHE drivers, and warehouse operatives to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate handling of goods.


The Shift Manager is also responsible for delivering performance targets and maintaining a high standard of people management, including absence control, performance management, disciplinary investigations, and grievance handling.


As a Shift Manager your responsibilities will include but not limited to;

Lead a team of Supervisors and Operatives to hit key targets across goods-in, picking, packing, and dispatch.


Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all warehouse activities.
Keep operations running smoothly through effective planning, real-time decision-making, and clear communication between shifts.
Manage performance, absence, and development to build a motivated, high-performing team.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, SOPs, and audit standards while maintaining stock integrity and customer satisfaction.
Report on shift performance and contribute to operational planning and improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for in our Shift Managers

Significant experience in a warehouse or distribution environment in as supervisor or manager.


Proven experience managing both inbound and outbound operations.
Strong management skills with experience handling absence, performance, disciplinary, and grievance processes.
Skilled in developing teams, coaching supervisors, and driving accountability at all levels.
Solid understanding of MHE operations, warehouse WMS systems, and health & safety best practices.
Ability to lead under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on accuracy and quality.

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