Your new company
You will join an established specialist manufacturer based on the Wirral, serving a wide range of industries such as personal care, healthcare, veterinary, household, automotive, and technical sectors. The company is committed to sustainable and responsible manufacturing practices, so you know you're joining a business with strong values.
Your new role
As the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for leading and improving all warehouse operations, including goods receipt and dispatch, third-party logistics coordination, yard management, and inventory accuracy. You will manage a team of circa 14 individuals, driving continuous operational improvements, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of efficiency. Key duties include supporting production through accurate stock control, developing team capabilities, and refining warehouse processes. The company is undergoing an exciting transformation project, including a warehouse relocation and bringing their paper-based systems into a high-tech, digitalised one - so it's a great time to join the business!
The role is working Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-12:30
What you'll need to succeed
* Demonstrable experience managing warehouse functions in a dynamic environment
* Proven ability to lead, train, and develop effective teams, including addressing employee disengagement and fostering team engagement
* Strong skills in running and managing warehouse logistics end-to-end
* Experience in transforming manual, paper-based systems into fully digitalised processes - ESSENTIAL
* Experience of / ability to plan, design, and successfully relocate warehouse operations from smaller to larger facilities - ESSENTIAL
* Valid forklift licence is required; instructor qualification is an advantage but not essential
* Experienced user of ERP systems (e.g., SAGE or equivalent) for stock management and reporting
* Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
What you'll get in return
* Starting salary of up to £43,000 depending on relevant experience
* 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown period
* Life assurance scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Simply Health
* Company pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing programme
* Employee discount on products
* Ample free parking on site
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Desired Skills and Experience
Must have prior experience in team development and employee engagement, along with the ability to effectively run & manage a warehouse & logistics operation.
You must also have experience of transforming a paper-based system to a digitalised one, and you will need to bring experience of designing and moving a small warehouse operations to a larger site.
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