Job Description
Position: Warehouse Manager
Location: Renfrewshire
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Energy Sector
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours/week, flexible start/finish, early Friday finish
The Company
Lusona is supporting a fast-growing, innovative business in the renewable energy sector. With year-on-year growth of 20%, the company is a trusted partner to energy giants including SSE and Scottish Power. Their main Centre is based in Renfrewshire, with a development hub in the UK and another site in the USA. As they continue to scale up, they are seeking a Warehouse Manager to join their ambitious team and help shape the future of our operations.
About the Role
As Warehouse Manager, you will lead a team of 8, including supervisors and team leaders, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the distribution centre. You will be responsible for operational excellence, health & safety leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and sales teams. This is a senior, hands-on role with the opportunity to influence and optimise warehouse processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage warehouse operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfilment (approx. 700 orders/month)
- Line manage and develop a high-performing team
- Champion health & safety as head of the local H&S committee
- Collaborate with procurement and sales to align warehouse output with business needs
- Drive continuous improvement using LEAN methodologies
- Utilise ERP systems (Unleashed or similar) and Excel for planning and reporting
- Support implementation of future systems such as barcode scanning
- Maintain high standards in inventory control, goods-in/out, and customer-led custom orders
What are they looking for?
- Proven experience managing a warehouse team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong IT skills, particularly in ERP systems and Excel
- Familiarity with LEAN project management principles
- Experience handling dangerous goods and operating forklifts
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a hands-on approach
- Ability to lead change and gain buy-in from team members
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £42,000 DOE
- 29 days annual leave + 9 statutory holidays
- Additional leave after 2 and 5 years’ service
- Flexible working hours with early Friday finish
- Annual bonus (2 weeks’ salary) based on company performance
- Company phone, PPE, and free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme, fruit deliveries, free tea & coffee
- Career development opportunities and monthly reviews for the first 6 months
What You Need to Do Now
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