Overview
Warehouse Manager
Humdinger, Sherburn LS25 6PJ
Humdinger's Sherburn‑in‑Elmet site is seeking a Warehouse Manager who thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑moving environment, brings strong leadership to a hands‑on team, and takes pride in running a safe, compliant, and highly organised operation where stock integrity, allergen control, and production flow are critical to success.
Position type: full time, permanent
Hours: 37.5
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30
Closing Date: 27/02/2026
Responsibilities
* Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Warehouse Supervisors (x1 per shift across three shifts) and Warehouse Operatives (x2 per shift across three shifts)
* Ensuring all warehouse areas run safely and efficiently
* Keeping production fully supplied with materials - on time, every time
* Managing accurate stock movements and PI checks within QAD
* Overseeing put‑away, space optimisation, pallet control, and consumables
* Setting up and maintaining booking diaries for all inbound and outbound deliveries
* Monitoring MHE checks, repairs, and maintenance budgets
* Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Technical, HR and our Group 3PL team
* Driving a strong safety culture with proactive reporting and low accident frequency
* Report directly to the site Operations Manager
Qualifications
Essential:
* Strong experience in warehouse or supply chain operations
* FMCG experience - ideally food manufacturing
* Proven people leadership experience
* Strong computer literacy (MS Office)
* Confident numeracy skills
Desirable:
* FLT license — Counterbalance and/or Reach
* Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)
* SEMA racking training
Rewards Benefits
* 25 days annual holiday entitlement
* 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
* Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
* Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
* Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
About Us
Humdinger's Sherburn-in-Elmet site is a fast-growing confectionery facility producing over 5,000 tonnes of chocolate and snacking products annually. With advanced technologies including belt coating, button manufacture, drop rolling, and hard panning, the site supports a diverse customer base across retail, third-party, and B2B channels.
Application & Interview Process
Please apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, attend an interview at the Sherburn site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.