Job Summary
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 smoothly. You’ll also have the chance to prove your leadership skills by championing, delegating, motivating, and helping your team realize their full potential. In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary of £43,000 - £56,000 per annum, a 45‑hour contract, 30‑35 days’ holiday pro‑rata, 10% in-store discount, and a pension scheme.
Key Responsibilities
* Be responsible for a department in the RDC; line‑manage an amazing team of Shift Leaders, coaching and training them to succeed.
* Work closely with your team of Shift Leaders and other Department Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation.
* Ambitiously boost productivity through optimisation of warehouse processes and performance to achieve quality results.
* Take a hands‑on approach to manage daily operational processes and shifts for your department.
* Support your 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.
Qualifications
* Natural confidence and leadership qualities to get the best out of everyone you work with.
* Experience leading previous teams to success.
* The ability to multi‑task and prioritise conflicting deadlines under pressure.
* A keen eye for detail to effectively control costs, rosters and transport plans.
* An open communication style that lets you get your message across to anyone.
Benefits
* 30-35 days holiday (pro‑rata)
* 10% in‑store discount
* Ongoing training
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced family leave
* Additional perks and benefits.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company’s receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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