Hams Hall Warehouse Team Manager

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the UK is seeking a Team Manager for their Logistics division. The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, managing teams, and improving processes. The company values inclusivity and provides various employee benefits, including discounts and pension matching.

Benefits

10% off at Sainsbury’s, increasing to 15% on weekends

Holiday entitlement, including maternity and paternity leave

Company pension matching contributions

Discounted share purchases

Offers on gym memberships, restaurants, and holidays

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and ability to inspire large teams.
• Strong understanding of people management, safety, health, and environment policies.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of warehouse teams, including resource allocation.
• Maintain consistent performance across warehouse operations.
• Monitor compliance and support the People Plan using an HR business model.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

People management

Process improvement

Adaptability

Job description

Salary: Competitive

Location: Hams Hall Depot, Birmingham, B46 1AL

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Logistics

Requisition ID: 400002160

Shift hours

Late shift: 14:00 - 22:00

We believe in providing meaningful work and achieving a real work/life balance. Our Supply Chain team is crucial in delivering products from farms and factories to customers daily. We leverage data to anticipate customer needs, ensuring timely delivery. Our team is data-driven, judgment-focused, and committed to collaboration, customer obsession, and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and innovation.

What You’ll be doing:

• Manage daily activities of warehouse teams, including resource allocation and deployment.
• Maintain consistent performance and standards across warehouse operations.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including stores.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvements.
• Monitor compliance and support the People Plan using an HR business model.

What makes a great Team Manager:

• Proven leadership skills and ability to inspire large teams.
• Strong understanding of people management, safety, health, and environment policies.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements.
• Decisive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working for us has great rewards

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits:

• Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on weekends, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Holiday entitlement: Based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension: Company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: Discounted share purchases.
• Shopping discounts: Offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support: Free access to Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance.

An inclusive place to work and shop.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting colleagues through resources, networks, and development opportunities. We celebrate diversity and aim for everyone to achieve their potential. For more information on our inclusivity initiatives, please click here.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.