Warehouse Department Manager

About the role

As a Warehouse Department Manager at Asda you will own the day‑to‑day operations of the warehouse, ensuring that plans are delivered, safety standards are met and productivity targets are achieved. Reporting to the Shift Manager you will lead a team, organise work and maintain high quality and compliance throughout the department.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and prioritise daily warehouse activities to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support and coach team members, remove barriers and foster a culture of accountability.
• Assess existing processes, recommend improvements and drive efficiency gains.
• Apply safe systems of work, manage risk and champion a strong safety culture.
• Carry out inventory checks, analyse data and produce clear operational reports.
• Collaborate with other teams to align plans and share insights.

Required profile

• Experience following structured operational procedures and systems.
• Proven experience supervising or supporting colleagues in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to plan, organise and oversee activities to meet business goals.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Required skills

• Inventory management
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Risk management

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus scheme.
• 15% colleague discount on Asda shopping for you and a nominated user.
• Enhanced electric car scheme, pension, wellbeing services and 24/7 virtual GP.
• Inclusive networks, parental leave policies and a range of employee discounts.