Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join a growing business based in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation at an exciting time for the company. Due to continued growth, the business has recently acquired an additional building and is preparing for a warehouse relocation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up the new operation, helping to shape the warehouse layout, processes, workflows and standards from the outset.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse and warehouse-linked production activities, including:

• Goods In, put-away, storage and replenishment

• Picking, packing, dispatch and returns

• Stock control, cycle counting and inventory accuracy

• Managing daily workloads, labour requirements and operational priorities

• Leading and developing warehouse staff and supervisors

• Planning for peaks, absence, large orders and changing customer demand

• Supporting and leading the operational side of the warehouse relocation

• Designing efficient warehouse layouts, product flows and storage locations

• Coordinating stock migration and the set-up of the new facility

• Managing workflow through embroidery, printing, heat transfer and other customisation activities

• Monitoring productivity, service levels, stock accuracy and operational costs

• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical process improvements

• Using ERP/WMS systems to maintain accurate stock and operational information

About You

We are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager who is comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor and taking ownership of the operation.

You should have:

• Previous experience managing a warehouse, distribution or similar operational environment

• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control

• Experience leading and developing operational teams

• Good understanding of stock accuracy, cycle counting and stocktakes

• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems

• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills

• The ability to manage service, cost, safety and quality simultaneously

• A proactive approach with the ability to make decisions and get things done

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Warehouse relocations or new site start-ups

• Major warehouse layout or process improvement projects

• Garment customisation, workwear, PPE or light production environments

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

• Forklift/materials handling equipment

• Continuous improvement methodologies

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager who wants to make a genuine impact within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to help shape a new warehouse operation rather than simply inherit existing processes.

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Location: Plymouth

Apply now for further information and immediate consideration