Warehouse Manager
What’s on Offer for you!
£40,000 to £45,000 pa
28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
Pension scheme.
Located in Potters Bar
Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a busy warehouse facility. This role is critical to ensuring efficient goods-in, storage, dispatch, stock accuracy, and strong team performance.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on warehouse experience, proven leadership capability, and the ability to balance both operational detail and big-picture planning within a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations & Workflow Management
Ensure all goods-in and goods-out are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain efficient storage systems and ensure optimal warehouse space utilisation.
Carry out daily bin stock counts and support ongoing stock accuracy initiatives.
Ensure the warehouse is kept clean, organised, and compliant with layout and housekeeping standards.
Team Leadership & Resource Planning
Assign daily tasks to warehouse operatives and ensure balanced workload distribution.
Monitor team productivity and performance, supporting continuous improvement.
Plan staffing levels to meet operational demand, including holiday cover and temporary labour where required.
Anticipate surges in demand, including peak trading periods.
Stock Control & Accuracy
Identify and address stock discrepancies promptly.
Ensure correct stock rotation and logical organisation across all storage areas.
Health & Safety Compliance
Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met, including daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
Promote a safe working environment and escalate any risks or hazards.
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Review and improve warehouse processes to eliminate inefficiencies.
Address errors with team members using root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Skills & Experience
Previous warehouse experience is essential.
Proven leadership experience managing warehouse teams.
Strong Health & Safety knowledge and practical experience.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive improvements.
Willingness to support hands-on warehouse duties when required.
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