Warehouse Section Manager

Package

• £38,069 per annum
• Average 40 hours per week
  • 3 on 3 off shift pattern, 12.5 hour shifts
  • Days - 7am -7pm
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Contributable Company pension scheme

Employee benefits

• MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
  • Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
  • Free Financial Advice 
  • Bank your savings into an ISA
  • 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
  • Low cost voluntary insured health plans
• Subsidised canteen
• 10% store discount
• Free car parking
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
• Long Service recognition scheme

Job Introduction

As a driven and passionate Section Manager at our brand-new distribution centre at Omega Business Park, located near Junction 8 on the M62 and set to launch in early 2025, you will oversee, support, and develop warehouse activities to ensure operational excellence and business delivery.

In our state-of-the-art automated warehouse equipped with WITRON order picking machinery, you will provide hands-on guidance to achieve shift KPIs and maintain high working standards. Additionally, you will play a hands-on role in team development through recruitment, onboarding, and training, while conducting regular performance reviews and foster a positive work environment emphasising employee respect and inclusivity.

Being an inspirational leader, you will keep your team informed and focused on objectives through performance briefings and proactively address factors impacting team performance. Working within a people-driven business, you will have the opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to contribute to system improvements and continuous performance enhancement.

Job Overview

• Operational Efficiency: Ensure all elements of the warehouse operation run effectively and efficiently across various functions including Goods In, Automation, Manual operations, and Stock Control.
• Hands-On Leadership: Spend 80% of time on the DC floor leading the team, providing support and guidance as required.
• Performance Management: Drive the team to consistently deliver shift KPIs and maintain high cleaning standards.
• Problem Solving: Identify and proactively resolve problems impacting team performance and KPIs.
• Resource Coordination: Work collaboratively with the Shift Manager and other Section Managers to align resources and mitigate operational issues.
• Team Recruitment & Training: Recruit, onboard, and induct new team members, ensuring their induction and H&S training are 100% complete.
• Performance Reviews: Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings to review team members' performance and development needs, providing real-time feedback and coaching.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all health and safety standards and training are up to date, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining 100% compliance.

As you succeed as a Section Manager, clear pathways for career progression will open up. Demonstrating leadership and operational excellence can lead into more senior roles such as Shift Manager. With the company's investment in cutting-edge technology and its continuous growth, you will be well-positioned to take on broader responsibilities and new challenges in an ever-expanding environment.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Extensive experience in fast-paced warehouse environments, managing large teams and achieving operational targets.
• Proven track record in change management and driving business improvements.
• Expertise in warehousing health and safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive problem-solving, analytical skills, and effective teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, guide teams, and focus on coaching and mentoring.

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!