Warehouse Department Manager

Summary

£43,000 - £56,000 per annum | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a lot in common. We’re resilient, responsible and ready to go far.

As a Department Manager at Lidl, you’ll play a key role in our warehouse, motivating your team to ensure products reach our stores without a hitch. From boosting productivity to supporting your Team Manager with merchandising and managing inventory, you’ll bring a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and keeping our warehouses running smoothly. You'll also have the chance to prove your leadership skills by championing, delegating, motivating and helping your team realise their full potential.

• Be responsible for a department in the RDC. Line manage an amazing team of Shift Leaders, coach and train them and their teams to succeed.
• Work closely with Shift Leaders and other Department Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation.
• Ambitiously boost productivity and optimise warehouse processes and performance to achieve quality results.
• Take a hands‑on approach to manage daily operational processes and shifts for your department.
• Support your Team Manager with operations, compliance and Head Office projects.
• Be responsible for grievance and investigation processes, acting as a disciplinary manager.
• Motivate and support your team, learning from our Company Values.

• Natural confidence and leadership qualities to get the best out of everyone you work with.
• Experience leading previous teams to success.
• The ability to multi‑task and prioritise conflicting deadlines under pressure.
• A keen eye for detail to effectively control costs, rotas and transport plans.
• An open communication style that lets you get your message across to anyone.

• 30‑35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in‑store discount
• Ongoing training
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Other perks you deserve.

Important: Employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.