Team Manager - Parcel Sort Centre

Inpost; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Warehouse Sort Manager (AM) to lead day-to-day warehouse operations in Wednesbury. You will manage a dedicated team to meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven people management experience, ability to forecast staffing needs, and a focus on safety. Join a fast-growing network within the UK's logistics landscape and help us reshape parcel delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced distribution or logistics environment.
• Proven ability to motivate teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Track record of driving improvements in operational KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the warehouse team to meet productivity targets and customer deadlines.
• Assist in planning staff requirements, rota management, and annual leave planning to stay fully staffed.
• Ensure labelling, sortation, and warehouse productivity targets are achieved with quality standards.
• Provide a comprehensive hand-over report to the next Shift Manager for seamless operations.
• Induct new staff and provide ongoing training to staff and contractors for safe, effective performance.
• Ensure all staff complete Health & Safety training and work in a safe environment.
• Lead a UK hub team within a rapidly growing, disruptive logistics business.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Operations management

Planning & forecasting

KPIs & performance

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Essential software & systems

Job description

• Lead with Passion: Manage and motivate your team to ensure productivity targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved.
• Forecast and Plan: Assist in the planning and forecasting of staff requirements, including rota management and annual leave planning to ensure we're always fully staffed and ready to go.
• Optimize Operations: Ensure all labelling, sortation, and warehouse team productivity targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards at all times.
• Ensure Smooth Handover: Provide a comprehensive 'hand-over report' to the oncoming Shift Manager to maintain seamless operations.
• Create a Winning Team Culture: Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction, and provide continuous training to both staff and contractors, enabling them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Champion Safety: Make sure that all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety training, ensuring a safe work environment for everyone.

  At InPost, we're at the heart of the UK's logistics network, delivering parcels for some of the country's biggest high street and online brands. We're growing rapidly and looking for a motivated Warehouse Sort Manager (AM) to help us continue our success!

In this key role, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your experience in people management will help us meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and drive operational efficiency. If you're passionate about motivating teams, optimising processes, and delivering exceptional service, we want you!

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced Distribution or Logistics environment, demonstrating a strong understanding of operational dynamics.
• Proven success in effective people management, with a track record of motivating teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Demonstrated experience in driving and surpassing growing operational KPIs, consistently delivering measurable improvements.
• A calm, focused approach to prioritising daily tasks, thriving under pressure while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision-making.
• Proficient computer skills, comfortable navigating essential software and systems.
• Able to confidently meet strict deadlines, paired with excellent communication skills to engage and inspire teams.
• We love to reward our people for the great work they do.

  At InPost we hire awesome people who aren't afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm! We usually respond within three days Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we're looking for a Team Manager to join our Wednesbury team! Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK's leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we're bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel. At InPost UK, we're building an unparalleled group of talent that's committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics.