Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse and stores operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient stock management, warehouse organisation, goods movement, and team supervision within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will manage warehouse personnel, maintain stock accuracy, coordinate the flow of materials and finished goods, and ensure operational targets are consistently achieved.

• Manage the day-to-day running of the warehouse and stores function.

• Coordinate the receipt, storage, movement and despatch of goods.

• Ensure all stock and finished products are stored safely and securely.

• Maintain an organised warehouse layout and maximise storage utilisation.

• Ensure all warehouse areas and external storage areas are safe, clean and well organised.

• Maintain accurate stock records using the company's ERP.

• Ensure stock is correctly located and identified.

• Process goods received and stock movements within agreed timescales.

• Monitor inventory levels and highlight potential shortages.

• Organise and oversee weekly, monthly and ad-hoc stock counts.

• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.

• Achieve and maintain stock accuracy targets.

• Review consumable stock levels and raise purchase requests where required.

• Liaise closely with internal teams to ensure materials are available when required.

• Ensure production output is booked into stock accurately and promptly.

• Coordinate the movement of kits and materials to production areas.

• Support production schedules by maintaining appropriate stock availability.

• Supervise, train and develop warehouse personnel.

• Allocate daily workload and manage stock movement priorities.

• Ensure warehouse cover is maintained to support business requirements.

• Promote a positive, safe and productive working environment.

• Ensure compliance with H&S procedures and company policies.

• Maintain accurate warehouse documentation and records.

• Monitor and report operational KPIs.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse function.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties required by management.

• Minimum 5 years' warehouse or stores management experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

• Experience supervising and developing warehouse teams.

• Strong inventory control and stock management knowledge.

• Experience using ERP, MRP or warehouse management systems.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.

• Opportunity to join a growing and established manufacturing business.

• Varied management role.

• Supportive team environment.

• Competitive salary up to GBP
  45,000 and benefits package.

• No weekends.

• Early finish on Fridays - 7-5 Monday to Thursday, 7-4 Friday

• 30 days holiday increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 5 days

• Full internal training backed by industry leading professionals