Department Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Lead a team of up to 20 Warehouse Operatives .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,984 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team management capabilities in a warehouse environment, focusing on operational performance, compliance, and employee development. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making to drive accountability and achieve productivity and service targets.

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Leadership SkillsOperational Performance ManagementEmployee DevelopmentProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementCoachingOperational SystemsReporting ToolsHealth and Safety ComplianceSOP AdherenceSSOW Implementation

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingMotivationEngagementCustomer-Focused Mindset

Industry Keywords

Warehouse OperationsLogisticsSupply ChainManufacturing Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of up to 20 Warehouse Operatives
Ensure the efficient flow of goods through the warehouse
Create a positive, inclusive and performance-focused culture
Drive operational performance and achieve productivity, quality and service targets
Manage people matters, including coaching, investigations, disciplinaries, performance management and colleague development
Use operational systems and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify risks and implement corrective actions
Champion health, safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to SOPs, SSOWs, policies and warehouse best practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and develop teams in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence handling employee relations matters and difficult conversations
Demonstrable experience of problem-solving, decision-making and driving accountability to achieve results
A customer-focused mindset with an understanding of how operational performance impacts service delivery
Previous experience within warehouse, logistics, supply chain or manufacturing operations is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Company sponsored pension scheme
Private medical & dental insurance
24/7 online GP service
Life assurance
Fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
MyBenefits platform with high street discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Cashback cards
Saving scheme