Hams Hall Warehouse Team Manager

Sainsbury’s Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations, manage warehouse teams, and ensure compliance with safety and health policies. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and the ability to inspire a collaborative culture within a fast-paced environment. This role offers numerous benefits, including employee discounts, generous holiday entitlement, and various development opportunities aimed at fostering inclusivity and career progression.

Benefits

Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury's

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions matched up to 7.5%

Share schemes for discounted shares

Wellbeing support with Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safety, health, and environment policies.
• Proven capability in leading teams effectively.
• Ability to inspire and foster a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of warehouse teams.
• Deliver consistent business performance and standards.
• Identify efficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain relationships with various stakeholders.

Skills

People management expertise

Decision-making in fast-paced environments

Communication skills

Process improvement identification

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Proven track record of leading and acting as a role model to inspire a large team to deliver outstanding results.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of policies and processes related to people management, safety, health, and environment, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities for process improvement and presenting this information to drive positive change.
• Confident in making decisions in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, while being open to innovative approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with various stakeholders and foster a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we'll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury's share schemes – buy Sainsbury's 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, which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

An inclusive place to work and shop. We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.