Warehouse First Line Manager

Iron Mountain; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Health and retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Iron Mountain seeks a quality-focused First Line Manager to lead the Warehousing & Logistics team at Rugby 5 facility. You will supervise inbound receiving, drive precision in operations, and uphold high standards for product care and safety.

You will mentor a diverse team of operatives and agency staff, ensuring accurate putaway and smooth daily transitions in a state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of warehouse supervisory or first-line management experience in fast-moving logistics or e-commerce.
• Strong knowledge of core warehouse operations, inventory control and WMS.
• Proven coaching capability, managing agency staffing, and enforcing handling standards.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to transport to Rugby 5 site.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team operations: direct shift allocations, morning huddles, mentoring ~10 operatives and agency staff to foster a high-performing environment.
• Oversee inbound receiving: supervise intake from unloading to putaway, safeguard high-value merchandise.
• Maintain quality and care targets: ensure inventory accuracy and presentation standards over rushed packing.
• Uphold safety compliance: conduct site inspections, maintain clean staging areas, address hazards.
• Coordinate cross-functional handovers: partner with outbound, inventory, and shift management for balanced workflow.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

First-line management

Tools

WMS software

Job description

UK | Rugby | Unit 5

Full time

J0109335

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a quality-focused First Line Manager to join our Warehousing & Logistics team. Step into a frontline leadership role where operational precision meets true craftsmanship. Overseeing inbound processes at our modern Rugby 5 facility, you will champion meticulous care and high handling standards for an exclusive luxury e-commerce account. Leading a dedicated operational team in a state-of-the-art environment, you will turn day-to-day warehouse receiving into an essential standard of customer trust and product integrity.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead daily team operations: Direct shift allocations, conduct morning huddles, and mentor approximately 10 operatives and agency personnel to foster a supportive, high-performing environment.
• Oversee inbound receiving: Supervise all intake workflows from initial vehicle unloading through to accurate system putaway, safeguarding high-value merchandise against handling damage.
• Maintain quality and care targets: Drive process consistency and inventory accuracy across the dock, prioritizing rigorous stock protection and meticulous presentation standards over rushed packing speeds.
• Uphold safety compliance: Champion continuous warehouse health and safety by conducting routine site inspections, maintaining clean staging areas, and addressing operational hazards promptly.
• Coordinate cross-functional handovers: Partner closely with outbound supervisors, inventory teams, and shift management to ensure balanced workflow execution and seamless daily transitions.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• Several years of warehouse supervisory, team leader, or first-line management experience within a fast-moving logistics, retail distribution, or e-commerce facility.
• Strong knowledge of core warehouse operations, inventory control, and digital Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proven capability in coaching team members, managing agency staffing flexes, and enforcing rigorous manual handling standards.
• A valid driver's licence and access to personal transport to commute reliably to the Rugby 5 site.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Modern facility location at Rugby 5, Rugby.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowance.
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a major logistics network.

Ready to lead with pride and take our warehouse standards to the next level?

Category: Operations Group

Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here.

Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

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Requisition: J0109335