Warehouse Line Manager

Musgrave; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Collaborative environment

Innovation focus

Community involvement

Legacy of service

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking a Warehouse Line Manager to plan and oversee daily warehouse operations. You will lead a large team, ensure WMS compliance, and drive performance in a fast-moving, unionised environment. The role involves recruitment, training, and performance management to deliver efficient service to stores.

This position requires strong communication, budget awareness, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, within a rotating shift pattern across AM/PM/Night as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft suite.
• Experience of managing a large team in a fast moving customer orientated warehouse operation.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Working experience and knowledge of compilation and presentation of KPIs to senior level.
• Working experience of review, control and keeping within a set budget.
• High level of computer literacy and exposure to WMS.
• Experience of managing in a fast-paced retail/FMCG warehousing environment.
• Excellent communication, people management and customer service skills.
• Good organizational, administration and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving environment.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution operations including H&S and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Lead the warehouse team and monitor performance.
• Recruit, onboard and develop new colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with WMS processes and safety policies.
• Conduct performance reviews and support development.
• Maintain strong relationships with Trade Unions and key stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end processes for accidents and investigations.
• Set team objectives and monitor results to meet targets.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and timely order fulfilment.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Team management

WMS

Budget management

KPIs reporting

MS Office

Union experience

Retail/FMCG warehousing

Communication

Lean management

GCSE Maths & English

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 3

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

• Project experience

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We`re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We`re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we`re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as Warehouse Line Manager.

Please note this role involves a rotating shift pattern:

5 out of 7 days work, shifts rotating across AM; PM and Nightshift when required

Role Purpose:

To plan, direct and coordinate the smooth efficient running of the day to day warehouse operational activities

To lead the Warehouse team members by giving direction and monitoring performance to ensure department operates efficiently and effectively providing a quality service to stores

What you’ll be doing:

Warehouse Operations

• Monthly huddles with all team members to update on company news, initiatives and gain colleagues feedback
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, development of new colleagues as required
• Ensure all team members are trained and assessed for competency on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure compliance against WMS processes
• Complete performance reviews for all team members and offer support and guidance on future areas for development.
• Nurture and develop a healthy relationship with the Trade union.
• Be first line of contact for all people management, including, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues as they arise.
• Organise, plan, and manage the day to day warehouse operation effectively in line with daily and weekly plans, ensuring targets are met
• Maintain accurate and up to date administration records.
• Develop strong internal and external customer relationships to ensure issues are resolved.
• Support Management in the strategic development plan for the warehouse function.
• Identify operational issues and report to senior management.
• Lead on projects as and when directed
• Manage end to end processes are completed for all accidents and incidents on I-Auditor, complete investigations and cascade the information to higher management as directed
• Conduct Investigations & Disciplinary interviews/process in line with company policy

Creating the best team

• Recruit, retain and motivate all relevant staff within a team-based management culture.
• Encourage 2-way feedback and ideas aimed at improving work practices and involve warehouse and operational support colleagues in solutions to operational problems.
• To follow dignity and respect to work policy
• Maintaining and further develop a high level of teamwork and morale within the department.
• Attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively and assist in the development of continuous improvement.
• To proactively motivate the warehouse team members to achieve planned targets and deadlines by providing guidance and encouragement.
• Demonstrate the leadership skills and values holding self and other accountable for meeting and exceeding objectives and maximise the potential of team members to encourage and sponsor talent to ensure succession
• Communicate clearly and positively to engage all colleagues to ensure they understand their role in delivering the brand (business objectives)
• Set team objectives & targets and monitor & feedback on performance on an ongoing basis.

Customer Service

• Demonstrate and promote a "right first time" mindset and cascade this to team members
• Liaising with customer representatives to promote continued successful partnership and the maintenance of good will towards the company
• Ensuring excellent levels of service and quality to customers
• Monitoring and investigation of claims and implementation of appropriate plans to reduce instances of customer complaints and claims.
• Ensuring service continuity at peak seasonal times
• Balance the requirement of rekeys to increase customer availability with operational effectiveness

Under the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 & Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, managers are responsible for their own health, safety and well-being and that of their staff.

• Ensure the safety, health and welfare at work of your employees
• Manage and conduct work activities in such a way as to ensure the safety, health and welfare at work of all employees
• Manage and conduct work activities in such a way as to prevent any improper conduct or behaviour

What we`re looking for:

Experience, skills and education:

• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft suite
• Experience of managing a large team in a fast moving customer orientated warehouse operation.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment
• Working experience and knowledge of compilation and presentation of KPIs to senior level.
• Working experience of review, control and keeping within a set budget
• High level of computer literacy and exposure to WMS
• Experience of managing in a fast-paced retail/FMCG warehousing environment
• Excellent communication, people management and customer service skills.
• Good organizational, administration and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving environment.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution operations including specific processes such as H&S and HACCP etc.
• Have leadership qualities with a keen eye on lean management
• A willingness to support the business by living the Musgrave values
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent passes at grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3
• Project experience
• Warehouse layout/design
• Demonstrable experience in developing relationships with Trade UnionsExposure to LEAN/CI methodology
• Analytical experience in interpreting data presented.
• Strong degree of PC literacy with an emphasis on accuracy and an extensive knowledge of spreadsheets/databases

Why Musgrave?

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know