Job Description:

Warehouse Manager

Leamington Spa

Up to £55,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager with a strong background in logistics, distribution or home delivery operations?

We are looking for a driven and hands-on Warehouse Manager to take full responsibility for warehouse operations at our Leamington Spa site. This is a key leadership position within a busy home delivery operation, overseeing approximately 30-40 employees across three shifts.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse, driving operational performance, developing your management team and maintaining high standards across health and safety, service, quality and productivity.

Experience within a home delivery or last-mile distribution environment would be particularly advantageous. Knowledge of the Clarus WMS system would be a huge benefit.

What you'll be doing

• Taking full responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse operation across all three shifts.

• Leading, managing and developing a workforce of approximately 30-40 employees.

• Ensuring effective communication, consistency and operational standards across all shifts.

• Planning and managing labour resources to meet operational and customer requirements.

• Overseeing goods-in, goods-out, stock control, picking, loading and dispatch operations.

• Ensuring warehouse operations support the successful delivery of home delivery services.

• Monitoring operational KPIs, productivity, accuracy and service levels, implementing improvements where required.

• Managing recruitment, performance reviews, absence management, disciplinary matters and employee development.

• Driving a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.

• Maintaining excellent stock accuracy, housekeeping and warehouse standards.

• Working closely with transport, customer service, planning and senior management teams to ensure operational alignment.

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and increase overall warehouse efficiency.

• Managing agency labour and ensuring appropriate staffing levels across all shifts.

• Producing operational reports and providing regular updates on site performance.

• Taking ownership of operational challenges and implementing effective solutions.

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager or a strong Warehouse Operations Manager who can demonstrate the ability to manage a multi-shift operation and lead a sizeable workforce.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience managing warehouse operations within logistics, distribution, FMCG or a similar fast-paced environment.

• Experience managing multiple shifts and a workforce of 30+ employees.

• A strong background in people management, leadership and team development.

• Experience overseeing goods-in, goods-out, stock control and dispatch operations.

• A good understanding of warehouse KPIs, productivity and operational performance.

• Experience working within a home delivery, last-mile distribution or e-commerce environment would be advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).

• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.

• The ability to make decisions, take ownership and drive continuous improvement.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.

Clarus WMS experience would be a huge advantage, although candidates with experience using other warehouse management systems will also be considered.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.