About The Role
At Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, we’re looking for a strong operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is passionate about delivering results through people, safety, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Shift Manager, or Section Manager ready to take ownership of a large-scale operation and play a key role in delivering exceptional service performance. As Warehouse Section Manager, you will support the Warehouse Operations Manager by taking direct ownership of shift operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑performing delivery across the warehouse. You’ll lead Team Leaders and operational colleagues, making real‑time decisions to maintain service levels, drive productivity, and achieve key business objectives.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for creating a positive safety culture, developing high‑performing teams, and ensuring operational excellence across a busy chilled warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day‑to‑day warehouse operations, ensuring service, quality, and productivity targets are consistently achieved.
- Drive a proactive Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
- Coach, support, and develop Team Leaders and colleagues to maximise performance and engagement.
- Monitor operational KPIs, using data and reporting to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective action.
- Collaborate with Transport, Planning, QSHE, Suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service.
About You
We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:
- Proven leadership experience within a fast‑paced chilled, frozen, or food distribution warehouse operation.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, resource planning, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and MHE operations.
- Demonstrable experience managing Health & Safety and driving a positive safety culture.
- Ability to lead teams through change while maintaining operational performance.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Leadership experience managing supervisors, team leaders, or operational teams.
- IOSH Managing Safely (or higher).
- HACCP Level 2 qualification.
We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.
- Company pension scheme
- Access to health and well‑being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Opportunity for extended leave
- Free on‑site parking
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
About Us
Samworth Brothers Supply Chain is a trusted provider of temperature‑controlled distribution services, supporting companies within the Samworth Brothers Group as well as a wide range of external chilled manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. With precision, reliability, and care, we help ensure that high‑quality products reach customers safely and efficiently.
At Samworth Brother’s Supply Chain, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well‑established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.
Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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Warehouse Section Manager in Leicester employer: Samworth Brothers
At Samworth Brothers, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth within the finance team. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
