Warehouse Front Line Manager

Warehouse Front Line Manager | Gtr. Manchester | Retail | c.£35k

Location: Greater Manchester
Type: Full-time, On-site

About the Role

I am currently supporting a scale up retail and distribution business who are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Front Line Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy fulfilment and distribution operation.

There are multiple roles on offer and roles will involve rotating shift patterns working on a 4 on 3 off basis. Applicants must be able to work on an early shift and a night shift which will include weekends (44 hours per week).

Working closely with site leadership, you will help coordinate workflows, supervise teams, manage attendance and performance, and ensure operational targets are delivered safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the smooth running of daily operational workflows

Allocate tasks and monitor progress against priorities

Identify and escalate operational issues and bottlenecks

Assist with planning during peak periods and high-volume activity

Manage rota accuracy, attendance, and timekeeping records

Provide first-line supervision and support to operational teams

Conduct performance, attendance, and conduct conversations where required

Reinforce operational standards, productivity expectations, and safe working practices

Escalate staffing, performance, or operational concerns appropriately

Support compliance with company procedures and operational controls

Maintain accurate records and reporting

About You

Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar operational leadership role

Experience within warehousing, logistics, distribution, fulfilment, or other fast-paced operational environments

Strong organisational and coordination skills

Experience managing rotas, attendance, and workflow planning

Confident providing performance feedback and managing day-to-day team issues

Good IT skills and strong attention to detail

Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

Only applicants with RTW in the UK will be considered

Desirable

Experience using workforce management or HR systems

Experience in regulated or process-driven environments

Exposure to high-volume operational settings

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality

What We Offer

Salary c £35k

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount programme

Career development opportunities

A collaborative, fast-paced working environment with clear progression opportunities

If you are an organised and motivated leader who enjoys driving performance and supporting teams to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

BBBH: 36537
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed