Mid Shift Operations Manager
Location: Coleraine
Sunday - Thursday
Hours: 14:00 - 22:45
Ocho are proud to be partnering with one of Northern Ireland's most successful home-grown businesses to recruit a Mid Shift Operations Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations professional to join a thriving, people-focused organisation and take responsibility for a key shift within a fast-paced warehouse operation.
As Mid Shift Operations Manager, you will oversee the afternoon and evening shift, leading a team of Warehouse Supervisors and around 40 operatives across multiple temperature-controlled zones. You'll ensure all core activities, including picking, loading, replenishment and dispatch, are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to performance management and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the mid shift, ensuring tasks are completed on time, safely, and in full.
Lead, motivate and support Warehouse Supervisors to drive productivity and engagement.
Monitor KPIs and operational performance, reporting progress to senior management.
Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety standards and company policies.
Collaborate with other shift managers to ensure smooth handovers and operational continuity.
Identify training and development needs within the team.
Investigate operational issues and implement effective solutions.
Ensure stock movements are accurately recorded and discrepancies resolved quickly.
Essential Criteria
Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, ideally in a managerial or senior supervisory role.
Proven ability to lead large teams across multiple operational areas.
Strong understanding of warehouse systems, processes and KPIs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on leadership style.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and compliance standards.
Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure.
Desirable
Relevant certifications (forklift licence, first aid, Health & Safety).
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious operations leader ready to take the next step in their career.