Warehouse Shift Manager in Exeter

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes.

Function: Distribution

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Nights | 5pm - 5am

Contract: Permanent - Full Time, 40.25 hours per week.

Salary: £40k - £45k, based on experience

Location: Newton Abbot

Are you a Warehouse Shift Manager at the top of your game and looking for a new challenge? We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Shift Manager to join our Newton Abbot Depot. With strong commitment to quality and innovation, Warburtons has been a staple in British households for generations - this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team and contribute to the success of a beloved brand! Working with our Site Lead, Warehouse and Distribution Teams at our Newton Abbot site and across other sites, you'll be an important part of our work family. Ensuring our quality products are ready to be delivered to our customers on time and in full, with your eye always on quality.

Here at Newton Abbot, the team are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.

Essential Ingredients:

• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing a team, ensuring they stay motivated, well-trained, and aligned with company values.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, both on-site and off-site, including distribution and manufacturing, to maintain high quality standards and smooth supply chain operations.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and generating ideas to help the team overcome challenges.
• Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage, though not essential.

The Recipe:

As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the smooth running of our Newton Abbot warehouse. You'll lead from the front - setting clear goals, keeping standards high, and making sure our products roll out fresh, on time, and in full. Your operational know-how and strategic thinking will help us keep the nation's toast racks full. But it's not just about the bread and butter of the job. It's about people. You'll create a positive, motivated environment where everyone feels valued and supported. You'll lead by example, champion open communication, and make engagement more than just a buzzword - through clear goals, regular feedback, and celebrating wins big and small. By building strong relationships and encouraging continuous improvement, you'll help your team rise to every challenge.

As the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free. We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.

About Us:

Our Newton Abbot Distribution Depot is Warburtons most southernly site, nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor National Park and less than 10 miles from the nearest beach in South Devon. We operate around 42 delivery routes every day which zigzag their way across the West Country peninsula from Poole, to Weston-Super-Mare, all the way down the coast to Lands End.

Extra Dough:

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.