Warehouse First Line Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.

Warehouse First Line Manager overseeing operations and team performance at Sainsbury's in East Kilbride. Management role in a fast-paced warehouse environment with focus on team engagement and operational efficiency.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeEast Kilbride • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,675 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing operational activities within a warehouse environment, focusing on performance improvement, team engagement, and effective communication. Proven ability to lead continuous improvement projects while ensuring adherence to budget and KPIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Team ManagementContinuous Improvement ProjectsPerformance MonitoringExcellent Communication SkillsWarehouse Training Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivational SkillsPlanning SkillsEngagement Skills

Industry Keywords

Warehouse EnvironmentOperational ActivitiesPerformance ImprovementKPI Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operational activities in your area for the duration of the shift to achieve the work plan on time and in line with budget and KPIs
Drive performance through effective monitoring of coaching and performance
Review all aspects of shift performance, identifying areas for improvement
Lead the team on shift proactively to motivate high performance, develop positive engagement and good communication across the operation
Management of the warehouse training requirement and function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience of managing a large operational team in a fast-paced warehouse environment
The ability to lead continuous improvement projects whilst demonstrating excellent planning skills
Excellent communication skills with a focus on maintaining on-site engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Company sponsored pension scheme
Private medical & dental insurance
24/7 online GP service
Life assurance
Fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
Access to MyBenefits platform with high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, saving scheme