Warehouse Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

Asda Stores Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus

Electric car scheme

Eye test

Pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Department Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Bedford CDC, ensuring plan delivery, safety, quality, and productivity. You will report to the Shift Manager and drive team performance, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong communication, data interpretation, and collaboration across shifts, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with company procedures.

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 and manage day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Deliver the plan and key results.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Report to Shift Manager and support team.
• Prioritise tasks to maintain productivity.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to plan workflows.

Skills

Operational procedures

Supervising

Planning

Risk management

Communication

Shifts flexibility

HR processes

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Department Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Bedford CDC, ensuring plan delivery, safety, quality, and productivity. You will report to the Shift Manager and drive team performance, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong communication, data interpretation, and collaboration across shifts, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with company procedures.