Warehouse Team Manager

B. Braun Melsungen AG; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company seeks a Warehouse Team Manager in Sheffield to oversee daily operations in the Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehousing processes and a proven ability to lead a team. Responsibilities include managing team performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave, a bonus scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of warehousing processes, operational controls, and Good Distribution Practice.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of distribution operatives.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day activities within a busy warehouse environment.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of distribution operatives.
• Ensuring departmental compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership & Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Communication

Knowledge of warehousing processes

Job description

You’re an important part of our future. Fortunately, we’re also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Warehouse Team Manager

Company: B. Braun Medical Ltd.

Job Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Functional Area: Logistics

Working Model: Onsite

Requisition ID: 8844

Your Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to join our Distribution Centre where you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day activities within a busy warehouse environment.

You will be responsible for managing a team of Distribution Operators across all areas of Distribution including Putaway, Replenishment, Pick, Pack, Marshalling and Despatch. You will have responsibility for achieving daily deadlines, service requirements and ensuring the Distribution Centre remains compliant.

Location: Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield, S35 2PW – located just off Junction 35A of the M1. We offer free car parking, transport links, an on-site canteen serving hot and cold food/drinks.

Working hours: You will work 10am-6pm, 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday. You are required to work 1 bank holiday at Easter and 1 in May.

This position may occasionally require working outside of normal hours, so flexibility is essential.

Your main responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of distribution operatives.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and team huddles to set clear objectives and drive a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing data to identify trends, and implementing solutions to improve operational metrics.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements particularly those relating to Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance productivity.

What you need to succeed

• Knowledge & Compliance: Strong understanding of warehousing processes, operational controls in a Distribution Centre, and Good Distribution Practice, with a clear focus on health and safety.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of distribution operatives. Experienced in managing absence, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and fostering a positive, high‑performance culture.
• Accuracy & Problem‑Solving: Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail under pressure, with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Communication & Literacy: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; numerate and literate.
• Continuous Improvement: Experienced in managing investigations, identifying root causes, and driving safety and process improvements.

What you get in return

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 3x Salary life assurance.
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments.
• Private medical insurance.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• And much more…

Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application! #WeAreTeamBB

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