Warehouse Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations. The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient handling of goods, maintain inventory accuracy, and manage a team to meet operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch

- Supervise and develop warehouse staff, including scheduling, training and performance management

- Ensure safe operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment; maintain licensing and training records

- Implement and enforce health & safety procedures and compliance with relevant regulations

- Maintain accurate inventory control using warehouse management systems and regular cycle counts

- Monitor and report on KPIs (turnaround times, accuracy, productivity, stock levels) and drive continuous improvement initiatives

- Coordinate with transport, procurement and customer service to meet delivery schedules and service levels

- Oversee maintenance of warehouse facilities, equipment and PPE

Required Skills & Experience

- Proven management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment

- Valid forklift certification and demonstrable experience in safe forklift operation

- Strong leadership and people-management skills with experience supervising teams

- Good understanding of inventory control practices and warehouse management systems

- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment and flexible with shift patterns where required

- Strong focus on health & safety and regulatory compliance

Desirable

- Experience with lean / continuous improvement methodologies

- Forklift training instructor experience or ability to train staff in forklift operation

- Forklift license for multiple types (e.g. counterbalance, reach) advantageous