Assistant Warehouse Manager

Allstaff; Paisley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager for our Renfrew operation. You will help drive daily warehouse activities, supervise the team, and ensure accurate, timely processing of goods-in, storage, picking, despatch and orders.

You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager, maintain safety standards, monitor KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across inventory controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations, including supervisory/assistant management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of goods-in, stock control, inventory management and despatch processes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop warehouse teams.
• Experience with warehouse KPIs and operational performance targets.
• Solid understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and despatch.
• Supervise, motivate and develop warehouse staff, managing workloads and priorities.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and security.
• Monitor stock accuracy, coordinate cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure customer orders and internal stock requirements are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity and service levels, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Oversee use of WMS and warehouse equipment.
• Provide staff training, performance management, attendance and development.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and maintain service standards.
• Deputise for the Warehouse Manager and provide leadership in their absence.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Inventory management

Team leadership

KPIs and performance targets

Health and safety

WMS

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Continuous improvement

Report preparation

KPIs analysis

Education

IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely

Tools

WMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Assistant Warehouse Manager, based in Renfrew.

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the smooth running of a busy warehouse operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident warehouse professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and maintaining high operational standards.

Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you will help oversee daily activities, coordinate the warehouse team and ensure operations run safely, efficiently and accurately. You will also deputise for the Warehouse Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily management of warehouse operations, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and despatch.
• Supervise, motivate and develop warehouse staff, ensuring workloads and priorities are effectively managed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and warehouse security.
• Monitor stock accuracy, coordinate cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure customer orders and internal stock requirements are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, productivity and service levels, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the effective use of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse equipment.
• Support staff training, performance management, attendance and team development.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve operational issues and maintain service standards.
• Deputise for the Warehouse Manager, providing leadership and operational continuity when required.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience within warehouse operations, including supervisory, team leader or assistant management experience.
• Strong knowledge of goods-in, stock control, inventory management and despatch processes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop warehouse teams.
• Experience working with warehouse KPIs and operational performance targets.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Confident using Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound operational decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Counterbalance or Reach Truck FLT licence, or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S or continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience preparing warehouse reports and analysing KPIs.
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely qualification.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm

Lunch break: 45 minutes

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your warehouse management career, with the chance to develop your leadership skills and contribute to a successful warehouse operation.