Summary
£43,000 - £56,000 per annum | 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re resilient, responsible and ready to go far.
As a Department Manager at Lidl, you’ll play a key role in our warehouse, motivating your team to ensure our products reach our stores without a hitch. From boosting productivity and ensuring deadlines are met to supporting your Team Manager with merchandising and managing inventory, you’ll bring a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and keeping our warehouses running like clockwork. You’ll also have the chance to prove your leadership skills by championing, delegating, motivating, and helping your team realise their full potential.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
What you’ll do
* Be responsible for a department in the RDC, line‑managing a team of Shift Leaders, coaching and training them to succeed.
* Work closely with Shift Leaders and other Department Managers to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the operation.
* Ambitiously boost productivity and, through optimisation of warehouse processes and performance, achieve quality results.
* Take a hands‑on approach to manage daily operational processes and shifts for your department.
* Support the Team Manager with operations, compliance and Head Office projects.
* Be responsible for grievance and investigation processes, acting as a disciplinary manager.
* Motivate and support your team, learning from our Company Values.
What you’ll need
* Natural confidence and leadership qualities to get the best out of everyone you work with.
* Experience leading teams to success.
* The ability to multi‑task and prioritise conflicting deadlines under pressure.
* A keen eye for detail to control costs, rotas and transport plans.
* An open communication style that lets you get your message across to anyone.
What you’ll receive
* 30‑35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Ongoing training
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced family leave
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve.
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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