Hams Hall Warehouse Team Manager

Sainsbury's; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an experienced Team Manager to oversee warehouse operations in Birmingham. You will manage daily activities, ensure compliance with policies, and drive efficiency within the team. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The role offers a supportive environment and competitive benefits, including shopping discounts and pension plans.

Benefits

Discount card for Sainsbury’s and Argos

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Share schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large teams.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the warehouse team.
• Ensure consistent business performance across operations.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leading and inspiring teams

Understanding of people management policies

Identifying process improvement opportunities

Excellent communication skills

Job description

What You’ll be doing:

• Manage the warehouse teams' daily activities, including resource allocation, capability, and deployment.
• Deliver consistent business performance and standards across the end-to-end warehouse operation.
• Manage and maintain external relationships with various stakeholders, including stores.
• Identify efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities to enhance operations.
• Monitor and implement compliance and support the People Plan using an HR business model.

What makes a great Team Manager:

• Proven track record of leading and inspiring a large team to deliver outstanding results.
• Strong understanding of policies and processes related to people management, safety, health, and environment, with effective application skills.
• Skilled at identifying process improvement opportunities and presenting them to drive positive change.
• Decisive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, open to innovative approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder relationships and foster collaboration.

Working for us has great rewards

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:

• Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Generous holiday entitlement: based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension: we match between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes: buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts: special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance.

An inclusive place to work and shop.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues through various resources, networks, and development opportunities. We celebrate diversity and aim to ensure everyone can achieve their potential.

If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will support you.

Note: We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the specified closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.