Warehouse Shift Manager

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is  IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team based in Cumbernauld as Warehouse Shift Leader. 

Reporting to the Head of Warehousing, you will have responsibility for managing the Team Leaders and supporting all aspects of the day to day shift operation, including the wholesale and rework warehouse operations.

Working on a weekly rotational early/back shift pattern, your main responsibility will be ensuring that safety first is always our first priority. Controlling volume throughput across the site and maintaining site utilisation in line with budgeted volumes whilst ensuring all stock/orders are fulfilled within the required lead-times, and level of customer service, while adhering to standard operating procedures and safe systems of work. You will develop and maintain site standard operating procedures in line with ISO standards ensuring an excellent level of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained.

Working closely and collaboratively with the local site management team you will be tasked with delivering against agreed budgeted financial targets, operational key performance indicators, quality, safety and environmental requirements as well as legislative and regulatory compliance.

• →Manage Site Finances: Assist with budget preparation, track variances, and maintain robust charging processes.
• →Maintain Quality Standards: Develop ISO-compliant procedures covering warehouse, transport, stock control, and QA operations.
• →Optimise Inbound & Stock: Ensure full goods receipts from AG Barr and suppliers, perform stock counts, and maintain system accuracy.
• →Drive Operational Efficiency: Utilise capacity models to balance staff, equipment, and space against operational budget and SLAs.
• →Lead & Develop People: Oversee performance reviews, handle employee relations, and host regular team forums.
• →Champion Health & Safety: Maintain SSOW, COSHH, and Risk Assessments, while chairing monthly H&S meetings.
• →Ensure Business Continuity: Build and maintain disaster recovery and contingency plans to mitigate operational risk.

• Distribution Experience & Systems: Extensive operational experience in a busy warehouse environment, with proven hands-on management of modern WMS and inventory systems.
• Team Leadership & Performance: Track record of managing, motivating, and developing logistics teams to meet operational KPIs and legislative requirements.
• Financial Acumen: Direct experience in budget preparation, cost control, variance reporting, and resource optimisation.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of site H&S regulations, Risk Assessments, SSOW, and COSHH requirements.
• Customer Focus & Change Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to manage customer SLAs with a "can-do" mindset and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Professional Health & Safety Qualification: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent diploma.
• Transport Qualifications: Valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) holder with a strong grasp of transport regulations.
• Advanced Systems Experience: Working knowledge of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).