Role Summary - Export Warehouse Manager The Warehouse Manager - Exports is responsible for leading a busy airfreight export operation, ensuring that all cargo is processed, screened, and dispatched efficiently, compliantly, and on time. This is a hands-on management position overseeing the export warehouse and screening teams in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and performance while driving continual improvement across warehouse operations. Key Responsibilities - Export Warehouse Manager Manage and develop the export warehouse and screening team, ensuring strong performance, accuracy, and compliance at all times. Oversee all export freight movements, ensuring shipments are screened, manifested, and dispatched in line with airfreight and aviation security regulations. Take a hands-on approach within the warehouse - including forklift driving, load checks, and support during peak periods. Ensure the warehouse layout, space utilisation, and cargo flow are optimised for efficiency. Maintain and enforce strict health & safety standards and safe working practices. Liaise with clients, airlines, handling depots, and internal departments to ensure service excellence. Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet export volumes and service levels. Monitor team performance and provide training, coaching, and corrective action where required. Produce clear operational reports, ensuring all KPIs are tracked and achieved. Identify and implement improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Support the General Manager with strategic and operational initiatives. Experience & Qualifications - Export Warehouse Manager Minimum 5 years' experience in airfreight export warehouse operations, ideally within a fast-moving logistics or cargo environment. Proven management or supervisory experience in a warehouse or airfreight export setting. Forklift licence and practical experience are essential - the role requires hands-on warehouse involvement. Strong working knowledge of aviation security procedures. Excellent understanding of export documentation, cargo handling, and airline/handler requirements. Able to work effectively under pressure, with strong prioritisation and decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills and a confident, team-oriented leadership style. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a focus on compliance. Special Conditions / Requirements Flexibility with working hours is essential in support of a 24/7 operation. Core hours: 10:00 - 19:00, with flexibility to meet operational demands.