Warehouse & Logistics Manager – Bradford (BD7)
Location: Two warehouses on the same industrial estate
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility to meet business needs
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Reporting To: Operations Director
About Debar
Debar is a leading UK manufacturer and designer of high-quality bifold door hardware solutions, supplying customers across the UK and internationally. We are a growing, ambitious, and forward-thinking manufacturing business investing in operational excellence, digitalisation, and customer service.
As part of our continued growth, we are now looking for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take ownership of our warehouse and transport operations across two sites in Bradford.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and capable Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead, organise, and continuously improve our warehouse and logistics operations.
You will be responsible for:
· Managing two warehouses on the same industrial estate (both of a manageable scale)
· Leading, supporting, and developing the warehouse team (Approx. team of 8)
· Reviewing and improving warehouse processes including picking, packing, and dispatch
· Taking responsibility for in-house transport, including route planning and Operator’s Licence responsibilities
· Managing relationships with external logistics partners (pallet networks, couriers, and freight providers)
· Supporting compliant export shipping, including required documentation and working with customs agents where
needed
· Setting, monitoring, and improving key performance metrics such as OTIF, picking accuracy, and delivery performance
· Managing and monitoring stock and location accuracy
· Working cross-department to resolve queries or issues
· Overseeing health and safety standards within the warehouse, including FLT operations and compliance with relevant
regulations
· Managing the company car and van fleet (1 x 18T Rigid), including MOTs, servicing schedules, insurance, compliance,
incidents/accidents and related administration
· Working closely with Production, Sales, and other departments to ensure smooth and reliable order fulfilment
· Supporting Debar’s move towards more digital and structured warehouse and logistics processes
Our aim is to build a well-organised, efficient, and reliable warehouse and logistics operation that consistently delivers for our customers.
Essential Experience & Skills
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
· Extensive experience managing a warehouse in a manufacturing or distribution environment
· Existing Level 3 CPC Qualification or equivalent
· Valid Full UK Drivers Licence with no criminal convictions related to transport/logistic offences (CPC requirement)
· Strong knowledge of picking, packing, and stock control processes
· Experience managing or working closely with in-house transport and understanding Operator’s Licence responsibilities
· Experience working with external logistics providers (pallet networks, couriers, freight forwarders)
· Experience with export shipping and associated documentation
· Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop a warehouse team
· A data-driven leader, with experience setting and monitoring KPIs to understand performance
· Practical experience using an ERP or WMS system in conjunction with handheld scanners, plus the ability to navigate
systems to investigate issues, and resolve transactional errors ( e.g. Business Central or similar)
· Experience overseeing warehouse health & safety and FLT operations
· Experience managing company vehicles, servicing, or fleet administration
Desirable Experience & Skills
The following would provide a distinct advantage, but are not essential:
· Experience implementing or improving new warehouse technologies (e.g. scanners, barcoding, digital processes)
· Experience managing multiple warehouse sites
· A formal logistics or supply chain qualification
· FLT experience/licence
What We Offer
· A senior and influential role within an ambitious manufacturing business
· The opportunity to shape and improve Debar’s warehouse and logistics function
· Competitive salary and benefits
· A supportive leadership team committed to operational excellence