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We're working with a nationally recognised retailer to recruit a highly capable Team Manager for their busy food warehouse. If you have a solid background in managing teams in a chilled or ambient food logistics environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
This is a fast-moving, high-volume operation where every decision counts-and your ability to lead, motivate and drive results will make a real impact. This role is a level above Team Leader.
About the Role
As a Team Manager, you'll lead from the front-driving performance, maintaining high operational standards, and ensuring your team is engaged, safe, and productive. Reporting into the Department Manager, you'll play a key part in keeping the operation running smoothly and efficiently, with a focus on quality, compliance, and delivering for customers.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a time-sensitive, quality-driven environment-perfect for someone who thrives on challenge and takes real pride in team success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse colleagues in a fresh produce operation.
- Deliver daily and weekly KPIs across cost, service, quality, and safety.
- Allocate workloads, hold daily shift briefs, and ensure consistent communication.
- Review team performance and create action plans for continuous improvement.
- Identify and develop talent through structured coaching and mentoring.
- Promote high standards in food safety, hygiene, and pest control compliance.
- Monitor absence, manage welfare issues, and build a positive team culture.
What We're Looking For
- Essential: Supervisory or management experience in a food or fresh produce warehouse.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate diverse teams.
- Confidence to make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with operational KPIs, cost control, and shift planning.
- Understanding of food safety regulations, H&S, and quality compliance.
- A proactive, can-do mindset and a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations.
- Clear and confident communicator, able to challenge when needed and influence positively.
What's in It for You
- 6 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
- 15% in-store discount from day one, plus an additional 10% for a friend or family member
- Career progression and development support
- Digital GP access and well-being benefits
- Subsidised staff canteen and free on-site parking
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts via internal perks platform (cinemas, gyms, high street shops & more)
- Enhanced family leave options & Long Service Awards
This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled warehouse leader with a background in food or fresh produce to join a thriving operation that values efficiency, safety, and team development.