Are you ready to step up and make an impact in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Join Poundland as a Warehouse Team Manager at our Wigan Distribution Centre, where you’ll take ownership of your team’s performance, development, and day-to-day operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead by example and play a key role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly.
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
1. Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
2. Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
3. Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
* Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
* Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
* Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
* Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
* Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
* Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
* My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
* Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
* Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
* Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
As a Warehouse Team Manager, you'll be responsible for:
* Organising and leading your team to meet and exceed productivity targets.
* Overseeing the day-to-day activities of warehouse colleagues within your area.
* Supporting delivery of operational KPIs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
* Planning workloads alongside Operations Managers and forecasting staffing needs.
* Ensuring compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Conducting team performance reviews, coaching, and developing your team members.
* Managing employee relations issues such as disciplinaries and grievances in line with HR policy.
* Promoting a safe, clean, and fair working environment in line with health & safety directives.
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
* Experience in a warehouse or fast-paced distribution environment (FMCG preferred).
* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
* Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills.
* Strong IT literacy and confidence working with warehouse systems.
* The ability to adapt, problem-solve, and lead by example.
* Flexibility to meet operational needs.
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