Warehouse Team Manager

Devonshire Appointments; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom seeks a Warehouse Team Manager to oversee all warehouse activities at their Sheffield site. This role involves managing the warehouse team, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, and driving continuous improvement in operational efficiency. Candidates must have prior experience leading a team within a warehouse environment and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Employee benefits and support for training and development are included.

Benefits

Varied employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a team within a warehouse environment.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse metrics and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities including inventory control.
• Monitor KPIs for order accuracy and productivity.
• Manage team training, performance reviews, and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity based at Paragon's Sheffield site. Reporting to the Head of Warehousing & Fulfilment, the Warehouse Team Manager is responsible for running a highly efficient and agile warehouse department and ensure optimum performance by allocation of resources in line with demands and providing support to employees within the warehouse through development, coaching and mentoring.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Main Duties

• Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, etc.).
• Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, on‑time shipping, inventory variance, and productivity.
• Ensure workforce planning is completed to deliver optimum efficiencies across the Warehousing teams.
• Consult with Warehouse Team Managers to enforce the adherence of standard operating procedures and review, analyse, and develop plans for productivity and loss prevention.
• Ensure all entry/exit of materials are entered into MIS systems along with stock checks when requested by the business.
• Review documentation (SOP's) and working practices with a view to improving operational efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.
• Take overall responsibility for all aspects of effective management, training, and welfare of your team.
• Ensure compliance with rules, procedures and systems whilst striving to continuously improve processes and relationships and instilling this mindset into your team.
• Advocate and drive warehouse best practice and continuous improvement across the warehouse department.
• Ensure effective workforce planning is completed in line with HR such as interviewing/onboarding support for new employees, lead performance management and manage training and development of your team, monitor absence records etc.
• Responsible for Health & Safety policies and processes being met, always observe safe‑working practices, and report any breaches immediately.

Skills and Attributes We Are Looking For

• Previous experience leading a team of people within a warehouse environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skill.
• Proficient use of information technology such as Microsoft, Excel, Explorer, and office products.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to multi‑task and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm.
• Good attention to detail, being thorough and analytical.
• Good understanding of warehouse metrics including O.T.I.F requirements.
• An expert knowledge of the print industry and practices is desirable.
• Forklift truck licence desirable.

Various Employee Benefits Included

Varied employee benefits are provided as part of the role.

Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.