About THG Ingenuity THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment. Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble. About the Role The Head of Shift Operations (HSO) is the senior leader accountable for all aspects of shift performance across operations, safety, engineering, and people management. Safety is the foundation of the role. The HSO ensures a safe environment for all colleagues, contractors, visitors, and customers on site, embedding a safety-first culture where every interaction is controlled, measured, and effective. The HSO drives operational excellence by working collaboratively with internal business units and stakeholders to meet agreed KPIs, uphold Service Level Agreements (SLAs), protect stock integrity, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. As the people lead on shift, the HSO is responsible for the welfare, development, and day-to-day management of all colleagues and team leaders, ensuring ER casework, absence management, and engagement are handled consistently and to the highest standard. The HSO translates business objectives into clear shift goals, setting expectations that drive performance, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset across the entire operation. As the second most senior leader on site, the HSO is regularly required to assume full site accountability, making critical operational decisions and leading all functions in the absence of senior site leadership. The HSO is responsible for planning and executing volume demand in line with targeted client cost-per-unit (CPU) thresholds, ensuring cost efficiency is maintained throughout the shift to max
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WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. About Data & Technology Solutions WPP’s Data & Tech
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At WPP, we believe in the power of collaboration and the impact of bold ideas. We champion creativity, providing a dynamic environment where you can contribute to groundbreaking work, develop your skills, and become part of a global community of passionate individuals. Explore a world of opportunities at WPP and discover a career that fuels your passion and empowers you to make a difference. We use AI tools in our hiring process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience, such as helping match candidates to roles or assist with scheduling. These tools support, but never replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to using AI ethically, ensuring fairness, minimizing bias, and protecting candidate data in line with privacy regulations. If you have questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].
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