Warehouse First Line Manager – PM

Jobtailor; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Manager to take full responsibility for daily operations in the assigned area and to lead a team to meet targets. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure health and safety, and communicate with stakeholders to align with customer and company requirements.

This role requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment and the ability to implement cultural change on site.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a team leader in fast-paced warehouse environments.
• Ability to lead, develop and manage a team.
• Strong people skills and safety awareness.
• Able to adapt to rapid changes and to plan effectively.
• Experience with health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the warehouse in the assigned area.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to achieve targets.
• Support site and customer continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as an advocate for cultural change on site.
• Ensure operational processes comply with company policies.
• Identify risks and escalate findings.
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand customer and company requirements.
• Incorporate requirements into planning and reporting tools, activities and projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

People Skills

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Communication

Adaptability

Health & Safety

Evening Shift

Job description

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the warehouse in the assigned area
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to achieve targets
• Support site and customer continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as an advocate for cultural change on site
• Ensure operational processes comply with company policies
• Identify risks and escalate findings
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand customer and company requirements
• Incorporate requirements into planning and reporting tools, activities and projects

Requirements

• Proven track record as a team leader/first line manager within a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Ability to effectively lead, develop and manage a team
• Ability to identify areas for development and recognise success
• Adaptability in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment
• Excellent people skills
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Ability to work an 'any 5 from 7' day shift pattern from 14:00-22:00

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with a focus on continuous improvement, operational compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Health & Safety Compliance
• Stakeholder Communication
• Adaptability

Soft Skills

• People Skills
• Motivation
• Development

Industry Keywords

• Warehouse Management
• Operational Processes
• Risk Identification
• Cultural Change
• Fast-Paced Environment