Warehouse Department Manager

ASDA; Husborne Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus

Electric car scheme

Eye tests

Pension

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

HR inclusion networks

Recognition programme

Job summary

ASDA is seeking a Warehouse Department Manager at the Bedford CDC to lead the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, driving performance against plans, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll guide your team to prioritise tasks, manage inventory, and maintain high standards of quality and productivity. The role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, with a days shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience following structured operational procedures and systems.
• Experience supervising or supporting colleagues.
• Ability to plan, organise, and oversee activities to meet business goals.
• Confidence working with data, reports, and inventory checks.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and risk management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support HR processes.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise, and keep the warehouse moving to meet daily targets.
• Own department day-to-day operations and deliver safety and productivity goals.
• Support and develop the warehouse team, prioritising tasks and allocating resources.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Data analysis

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse Department Manager

Location

Bedford CDC

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Warehouse, Warehousing/Material Management

Closing Date

27 August 2026

Lead, organise, and keep our warehouse moving.

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our Warehouse Department Manager, you’ll take ownership of your department’s day-to-day operations—delivering the plan, achieving key results, and ensuring every process meets our safety and compliance standards.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll lead and support your team to prioritise tasks effectively and deliver high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

What makes a great Warehouse Department Manager

• Lead with confidence: Support colleagues, remove barriers, and create a culture of accountability.
• Drive improvement: Assess processes and recommend changes to boost efficiency and workflow.
• Stay organised: Plan, schedule, and prioritise work to keep operations running smoothly.
• Champion safety: Apply safe systems of work and manage risk at all times.
• Think analytically: Carry out inventory checks, analyse data, and produce clear reports.
• Collaborate: Build alignment across teams and share insight to create effective plans.

What you’ll bring

• Experience following structured operational procedures and systems.
• Experience supervising or supporting colleagues.
• Ability to plan, organise, and oversee activities to meet business goals.
• Confidence working with data, reports, and inventory checks.
• Understanding of safe systems of work and risk management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support HR processes.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas