Overview
Warehouse First Line Manager - Goods In Dept, Stowmarket, Suffolk
Shifts: 4 days on / 2 days off (rotating 06:00-14:30 & 14:30-23:00)
Annual Working Days: 244
Salary: £38k per year increasing to £39k after 3 months, based on experience + benefits package worth up to £1,740/year
Leading a flagship distribution centre project; two experienced Warehouse First Line Managers are sought to support operations across a wide range of activities from inbound to dispatch.
Location: Stowmarket, United Kingdom
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading a team of approximately 50 warehouse operatives
* Overseeing operations across inbound, stock put-away, picking, dispatch, and inventory
* Supporting continuous process improvement while prioritising Health & Safety
* Collaborating with Inventory, H&S, Planning, and HR teams
* Driving KPI achievement and managing shift efficiencies
* Standing in for the Shift Manager when required, including handovers
* Engaging and motivating staff through briefings and clear performance goals
* Contributing to the setup of new policies, SSOWs, SOPs, and local procedures
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experience managing teams in warehouse, processing, or manufacturing environments
* Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) a plus
* Confident in MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint
* A strong communicator and natural leader who thrives on team engagement
* Proactive approach to implementing structure and supporting operational excellence
What’s in It for You?
* Competitive salary
* 31 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Free on-site gym
* Subsidised canteen
* Free on-site parking with EV charging points
* Cycle to Work scheme with secure bike storage
* Staff discounts across multiple major retailers
Employment details
* Senior level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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