Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is sourcing a Warehouse & Logistics Manager for a prestigious client site in Portsmouth. You will lead warehousing, inventory, production logistics and MRO activities, ensuring world-class operations in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The role focuses on building a high-performing team, delivering on KPIs, and driving continuous improvement with Lean and data analysis. A strong leadership presence and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in warehouse/logistics within a customer-facing 3PL or logistics service contract environment.
• Proven track record of managing operational teams and fostering high-performance cultures.
• Deep knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), material flow, and KPI tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Aerospace, aviation, defence, or manufacturing background desirable but not essential.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing a small, multi-skilled team ensuring delivery of key logistical services in a time-critical operation.
• Direct all warehouse activities, material flow, and MRO support against customer and internal KPIs while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Act as the primary operational interface for the customer, lead performance reviews, and ensure service levels are met.
• Support the launch and integration of new logistics activities, developing SOPs with minimal disruption.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing logistics team, driving cross-skilling and succession planning.
• Use Lean principles and data analysis to drive root-cause investigations and lead transformation projects.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and AS9100/ISO standards.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Logistics management

Team leadership

WMS knowledge

KPI tracking

Stakeholder management

Lean/Six Sigma

Tools

WMS

Job description

• Job Title: Warehouse & Logistics Manager
• Location: Portsmouth, UK (Customer Site)
• Salary: GBP50,000 GBP60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, excellent development opportunities

The Opportunity

For an experienced Warehouse Manager to join an established and successful specialist 3PL Services Provider, based on site at our prestigious client s facility in Portsmouth. Operating in the Aerospace Supply Chain, supporting an industry-leading equipment and service provider. We are seeking an experienced, customer-focused, and commercially aware Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead logistics operations. This highly visible leadership position offers significant career progression and forms part of our talent pipeline for future senior logistics leadership roles.

The Role

You will manage the day-to-day performance of warehousing, inventory management, production logistics, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) support activities. Working closely with the UK Logistics Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the transition and growth of the operation, building strong customer relationships, and leading a team capable of delivering world-class logistics solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a small, multi skilled team ensuring delivery of key logistical services in a time critical operation.
• Operational Leadership: Direct all warehouse activities, material flow, and MRO support against customer and internal KPIs while maintaining precise inventory accuracy.
• Customer Relationship Management: Act as the primary operational interface for the customer, lead performance reviews, and ensure contractual service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Operational Growth & Mobilisation: Support the launch and integration of new logistics activities, developing standard operating procedures with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• People Leadership: Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing logistics team (Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Operatives), driving cross-skilling and succession planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Use Lean principles and data analysis to drive root cause investigations, improve productivity, and lead transformation projects.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations, AS9100/ISO quality standards, and customer-specific compliance rules.

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, specifically within a customer-facing 3PL or logistics service contract environment.
• Proven track record of managing operational teams and fostering high-performance cultures.
• Deep knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), material flow, and KPI tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• An aerospace, aviation, defence, or manufacturing background is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience with operational start-ups, transitions, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Closing date 06.12.2026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.