Warehouse Manager

Role:
Warehouse Manager

Location:

Poling, West Sussex Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE  Performance Bonus

Hours:

40 hours per week (Full-Time) Are you an operational leader who thrives in high-consequence, time-critical environments? Our client is seeking a strategic, proactive Warehouse Manager to drive operational excellence, elevate team performance, and safeguard customer service promises across all dispatch streams.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Operational Leadership:
Lead, develop, and empower managers and team leaders to own daily outcomes and drive continuous process improvements. On-Time Dispatch Excellence:
Protect OTIF delivery targets across daily standard orders, urgent time-critical orders, and international shipments. Proactive Resource Planning:
Review daily sales orders early to adjust staffing dynamically and prevent dispatch slippage before it occurs. Inventory & ERP Management:
Leverage Microsoft Business Central (ERP) data to optimize layout, resourcing, and stock control toward a 98% inventory accuracy target. Quality Assurance Culture:
Embed robust incoming goods and pre-dispatch QC inspections to eliminate defects and protect brand reputation. Continuous Improvement (LEAN):
Apply root-cause analysis to inventory and quality variance to boost gross margin by 1% and reduce repeat issues. Cross-Departmental

Collaboration:

Provide daily morning updates to Customer Care on dispatch progress to support transparent customer communication. Safety & Compliance Ownership:
Enforce H&S risk assessments, COSHH standards, and environmental standards (ISO 14001) across clean, hazard-free operations. Training & Capability Building:
Maintain $ e 95 $ completion across operational, H&S, and specialist training to keep the warehouse audit-ready.

What We Are Looking For :
Proven Management Track Record:
Several years of warehouse experience with clear progression into team leadership and management. High-Consequence Delivery

Experience:

Demonstrated success in time-critical dispatch environments where accuracy and timing are critical. ERP Proficiency:
Strong practical experience using an ERP or WMS to manage inventory flow (Microsoft Business Central strongly preferred). Data-Driven Stock Control:
Strong background in stock cycle counts, variance investigation, and root-cause problem solving. Continuous Improvement Mindset:
Practical knowledge of LEAN principles to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and scale operations smoothly. Calm & Decisive Leadership:
Ability to work effectively under pressure, setting clear standards while supporting team development. Alignment with High Standards:
Accountable, process-oriented, and customer-focused, maintaining operational discipline under pressure. Package & Benefits Competitive Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on experience. Performance Bonus:
Company and personal performance bonus scheme (tied to sales and quarterly goals). Generous Paid Time Off: 28 days annual leave  8 bank holidays. Holiday Purchase Scheme:
Option to buy up to 3 additional days of holiday per year. Professional Growth:
Key leadership role within a scaling, quality-driven business. Ready to Lead? If you are a disciplined warehouse leader ready to shape operations and lead a high-performing team, submit your CV today to apply for this key role with our client.