PIP Global Safety is one of the world’s leading providers and manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE), trusted by workers and safety professionals across all industries and continents. With a 40‑year legacy of innovation, quality, and responsiveness, we deliver comprehensive head‑to‑toe protection through a powerful portfolio of brands.
We are united by a common purpose: protecting workers around the world by providing solutions that ensure safety, enhance performance, and support well‑being. Guided by our core values—integrity, innovation, accountability, tenacity, and customer focus—we are building a safer and more sustainable future. At PIP Global Safety, we protect people and the planet, one innovation at a time.
We are doubling our global footprint through the transformative acquisition of established brands such as North®, Howard Leight®, Miller®, Fibre‑Metal®, Oliver®, Salisbury®, and more, bringing even greater innovation, expertise, and reach to our customers worldwide.
Join a fast‑growing global organization where protection is more than a product—it is our purpose and our passion.
We are looking for a Warehouse Manager M/F/X in Wolverhampton on a permanent contract, full time to support our activities. It's an onsite position without remote work.
The Warehouse Manager M/F/X will be responsible for managing warehouse operations, logistics coordination, inventory control, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
This role requires a hands‑on leader who can manage teams, optimize warehouse processes, and ensure the smooth movement of goods from inbound deliveries through to outbound distribution.
Key responsibilities for this role
* Coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
* Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and stock control through effective processes and cycle counting.
* Ensure warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflows are optimised for efficiency and safety.
* Oversee inbound goods processing including container unloading, goods receipt, and quality checks.
* Manage outbound operations including order fulfilment, packing and carrier collections.
* Order picking, packing and assisting with general warehouse duties as required.
* Security, key holding and overtime management.
* Overseeing consumable usage.
Logistics & Distribution
* Coordinate transport and logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
* Liaise with carriers, partners and logistics providers to manage shipping schedules.
* Monitor shipping performance and delivery KPIs.
* Maintenance of company vehicles.
Team Leadership
* Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse staff including supervisors and operatives.
* Manage recruitment, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
* Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Systems & Process Management
* Ensure accurate use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems (Microsoft BC).
* Monitor operational performance through KPIs such as: order accuracy, on‑time dispatch/time to delivery, inventory accuracy, picking productivity.
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including safe manual handling and forklift operations.
* Maintain a safe working environment through risk assessments, training, and safe operating procedures.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.
Continuous Improvement
* Drive operational improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
* Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
* Work closely with procurement, customer service, and sales teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
Skills Requirements For This Role
* Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution operations (minimum 7 years of professional experience).
* Strong leadership and team management experience.
* Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems (Microsoft Business Central highly beneficial).
* Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
* Knowledge of UK health & safety regulations within warehouse environments.
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
* Experience managing third‑party logistics providers (3PL).
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Fluent in English.
* Analytical mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.
* Hands‑on operational leader, leading by example with multi‑functional expertise.
* Knowledge of import/export logistics and freight management can be a plus for the role.
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