Team Manager || Warehousing
Team Manager – Warehouse Operations
Location: Sheffield (on-site)
Salary: £36,223 (Available Shift Patterns & Package Details towards the bottom of the advert)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Role Overview A fast-paced third-party logistics operation is seeking driven and people-focused Team Managers to lead frontline warehouse teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be accountable for creating a safe, engaged, and high-performing environment while delivering operational excellence against customer expectations.
You will bring energy, structure, and strong leadership to the operation, ensuring every shift runs smoothly while developing colleagues and maintaining high standards across performance, safety, and engagement.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead, manage, and motivate warehouse operatives through visible, effective leadership, creating a culture of accountability and high performanceDeliver daily operational performance in line with customer SLAs, volume forecasts, and site priorities within a fast-paced 3PL environmentProactively manage attendance, absence, wellbeing, and conduct, taking appropriate action to protect productivity, service levels, and team moralePlan and deploy labour effectively, balancing cost, efficiency, and service on an hourly basis in response to changing volumesMonitor, analyse, and act on key KPIs including labour efficiency, service levels, accuracy, safety, cost, and engagementControl labour and operational costs, demonstrating a clear understanding of P&L drivers and cost-to-serve leversDrive performance through coaching, clear targets, and accountability, managing underperformance through formal processes where requiredCommunicate clearly at all levels through structured briefings, 1:1s, and shift handoversPromote colleague engagement by reviewing feedback, identifying trends, and implementing improvement actionsTake full ownership of health & safety on shift, ensuring compliance with all legal, site, and customer requirementsLead teams through change, peak periods, and operational challenges while maintaining control and performanceDeliver continuous improvement by embedding standard ways of working and encouraging innovation and feedbackTake ownership of training and development, building team capability to meet current and future operational needsAct as a role model for behaviours, standards, and company valuesPerformance MeasuresAchievement of labour productivity targets and cost controlDelivery of KPIs and SLAs at or above contractual expectationsHealth & Safety compliance (minimum 95%)Colleague engagement and survey participation targetsAccuracy, service, and operational performance metricsSkills & ExperienceProven experience managing teams in a fast-paced warehouse or logistics environmentStrong leadership capability with the ability to coach, mentor, and hold individuals accountableExperience working within a 3PL or multi-client environment with an understanding of SLAs and KPIsGood financial awareness, including labour costs and operational impact on profitabilityEffective decision-making and problem-solving skills, using data and KPIs to drive improvementsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to respond quickly to changing priorities and operational challengesKnowledge & QualificationsGood understanding of end-to-end warehouse operations and resource planningKnowledge of WMS systems and warehouse transactional processesProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Awareness of Power BI or similar reporting tools (desirable)Health & Safety knowledge within a warehouse environmentIOSH Managing Safely (or working towards) preferredBehaviours & AttributesLeads by example with integrity, professionalism, and respectStrong focus on people, engagement, and team developmentResilient and adaptable in a high-volume, fast-paced environmentProactive mindset with a continuous improvement approachAmbition to progress into a more senior operational roleShift Patterns AvailableMonday – Friday: 14:00 – 22:00Sunday – Thursday: 14:00 – 22:00Tuesday – Saturday: 14:00 – 22:004 on / 4 off rotating: 09:00 – 21:00Package & Benefits25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus your birthday offOption to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per yearPension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution via salary sacrifice)Death-in-service cover (3x annual salary)Subsidised on-site canteenFree on-site parking with EV charging pointsAdditional Information This role offers a clear pathway for progression, with opportunities to develop into more senior operational leadership positions. The position requires a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead from the front in a demanding but rewarding logistics environment.
Is the role for you? Apply to or directly to nickmartin@centric-talent.com