Shift Manager Location: Bedford Department: Warehouse Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 Salary: £40,109.38 Are you a skilled leader with experience in warehouse operations? Looking to take the next step in pharmaceutical logistics? We’re hiring Benefits No weekend or Bank Holiday working Discounted Gym memberships/ Onsite Gym 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Holiday Purchase scheme Flexible pay through Wagestream Up to 4% Employer Pension Contribution Access to Simply Health 24/7 GP, Physiotherapy, and Counselling through our EAP service Cycle to Work Scheme Access to MyRewards, our benefits platform Who we are Movianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner offering best-in-class logistics quality for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic industries. Purpose of the role As a Shift Manager at Movianto, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and efficient operation of our pharmaceutical warehouse. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for overseeing warehouse activities, managing your team, and ensuring strict compliance with MHRA regulations. How you’ll make an impact at Movianto as a Shift Manager Warehouse Operations: Oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with handling requirements for chilled and controlled drugs. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team, conducting training, managing performance, and ensuring adherence to company policies. Compliance & Quality Assurance: Maintain compliance with MHRA regulations, conduct audits, and manage deviations through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). Health & Safety: Promote a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety protocols and conducting risk assessments. Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Key Account Managers and customer service teams to ensure high levels of client satisfaction. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimise warehouse workflows, improve efficiencies, and drive operational excellence. Financial & Operational Management: Monitor operational budgets, analyse financial performance metrics, and ensure cost-effective warehouse operations. What it will take to thrive at Movianto Experience in warehouse operations management, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Knowledge of MHRA regulations, stock management, and warehouse management systems (WMS). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage operational challenges effectively. Strong commercial and financial awareness, with experience managing budgets and performance metrics. Desirable Relevant certifications in warehouse management, pharmaceutical operations, or health & safety. Experience in a 24-hour operational environment. Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you Apply today. Movianto/Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We comply with all relevant laws, health and safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. The role requires flexibility within the job definition, and the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive. We recruit based on merit, regardless of marital or civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Leader and Armed Forces-friendly organisation, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. By applying, you agree to the processing of your personal data in line with our privacy policy, which ensures your details are handled appropriately for this or other relevant opportunities within Movianto/Walden Group. REF-219583