Warehouse Shift Leader in Leeds, Yorkshire

We are looking for a Warehouse Shift Leader. Number of Roles: 1 | Division: SUF | Location: Leeds.

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we have been acknowledged as being one of Britain's fastest growing private companies. It's our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Outline of role: To manage daily operational resource, performance and workload throughout the warehouse and supply chain. As part of the on-site management team, you will liaise with customers where necessary, lead team briefings, and oversee training and development. You will also take responsibility for stock integrity control measures and ensure operational efficiency across the site.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage the warehouse function to ensure best practice is implemented to drive efficiencies and improve service levels.
• Translate office schedules into effective warehouse picking and workload plans.
• Oversee shift patterns and labour management to meet operational demands.
• Implement and ensure compliance with Group HR and Health & Safety policies.
• Liaise with internal teams and customers to support quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead team briefings, training, and development activities.
• Maintain stock integrity through accurate use of the WMS system.
• Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with internal teams, management, parcel carriers, and third-party haulage providers.
• Ensure GDPR principles are adhered to at all times.
• Monitor workflows to ensure consistent and manageable warehouse operations.
• Train new staff to ensure competency, compliance, and adherence to safety standards.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor performance outputs.

Knowledge and experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar supervisory role within a warehouse environment.
• Hands-on experience managing, supervising, and developing teams.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong understanding of workload planning and labour allocation.
• Aware of health and safety regulations in a warehouse setting.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers and carriers.

Skills required:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and support others.
• Excellent organisational and workload planning capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to relay information clearly.
• Ability to delegate tasks and monitor progress effectively.

Qualifications:

• Formal qualifications in logistics, supply chain, or management (desirable).
• Health & Safety certification (desirable).

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A day's birthday leave to be taken within your birthday month.
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*.
• Opportunity for hybrid working*.
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*.
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores.
• Free external financial advice offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances.
• Enhanced family friendly pay*.
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites.
• *Subject to eligibility.
• Opportunity to be involved with Group Colleague Board.
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement.