Warehouse Early Shift Planner
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1JH |
| Company: | Karndean Designflooring LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB469 v1_1771436307 |
Summary
About This Opportunity
The position supports the Shift Leader with the planning and control of a warehouse shift's transactions. The Shift Planner is the Shift Leader's deputy and will stand in for the Shift Leader when required, for instance holidays and sickness. It requires good procedure creation and awareness, with a focus on planning, performance metrics, and process improvement. Is responsible for the efficient planning of warehouse operations whilst ensuring safety standards are met. The role demands strong resource planning skills, including excellent communication (both verbal and written) as the planner is both responsible for controlling the allocation of work to operatives to ensure that the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively and for the administration of customers collecting from the warehouse. The ability to train others and explore continuous improvement opportunities is also important.
The working pattern for this role is 5:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday to Friday.
How You Will Contribute
Lead and Motivate
- Lead, develop and motivate warehouse employees, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
- Set clear expectations and ensure smooth operations, delivering excellent service to customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
Drive Process Improvement and Safety
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and accuracy.
- Promote health, safety, and security across the warehouse.
- Maintain clean, organised workspaces and ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations.
Manage Workload and Resources
- Plan and allocate resources, including employees, equipment, and materials to meet operational demands.
- Analyse daily workloads, shipment schedules, and inventory to optimise efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless warehouse operations.
Schedule and Problem-Solve
- Create and adjust employee schedules to maintain full coverage and meet deadlines.
- Quickly resolve operational issues and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor Performance and Inventory
- Track KPIs such as order accuracy, picking speed, and shipping times.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain accurate records.
Train and Develop Your Team
- Provide onboarding, training, coaching, and mentorship.
- Support employee development to build skills, confidence, and career growth.
What Will Make You Successful in This Role
- Strong relationship building and leaderships skill - natural at motivating others around you and in building strong relationships, sharing best practices to drive performance.
- Calm under pressure - staying level-headed, able to meet tight deadlines, and solve problems efficiently.
- Organised and analytical - able to plan workloads effectively, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Adaptable and agile - adept at embracing change, exploring continuous improvement, and supporting company growth.
- Skilled and knowledgeable - confident in bringing management experience in Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain and proficient with WMS and Excel, understanding warehouse safety, processes, and reporting.