Warehouse and Technical Operations Manager

Renewtech; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewtech in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead the warehouse and technical operations, driving service quality, compliance and performance in line with business goals. You will manage all warehouse staff, set and monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement and change initiatives across Goods In, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to apply AI tools to optimize processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' leadership or management experience within warehouse, logistics or operational environments.
• Experience managing multiple teams and operational functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience implementing operational improvement initiatives.
• Good understanding of inventory control, quality management and health and safety requirements.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, in particular advanced Excel.
• Confident using AI tools and technology to support problem-solving, improve productivity and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse and technical operational activities.
• Maintain accountability for Goods In, Testing, Booking In, Storage, Picking, Building, Packing and Dispatch operations.
• Ensure operational processes are documented, maintained and consistently applied.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and customer experience.
• Implements business change initiatives and leads teams through change.
• Responsible for defining KPIs and targets for Warehouse based teams.
• Monitor and report departmental KPIs and performance metrics and act on deviations.
• Lead operational planning and resource allocation activities.
• Proactively embrace and utilise AI tools in day-to-day activities to improve efficiency, support decision-making and help resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytics

Communication

Operational improvements

Inventory control

Excel

AI tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Your mission

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and developing the warehouse and technical operations functions, ensuring high standards of service, compliance, quality, and performance. The role provides both strategic and operational direction, driving continuous improvement and supporting business growth. Managing all warehouse-based staff, the postholder ensures departmental activities are aligned with organisational objectives and future requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership

• Lead all warehouse and technical operational activities
• Maintain accountability for Goods In, Testing, Booking In, Storage, Picking, Building, Packing and Dispatch operations
• Ensure operational processes are documented, maintained and consistently applied
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and customer experience
• Implements business change initiatives and leads teams through change
• Responsible for defining KPIs and targets for Warehouse based teams
• Monitor and report departmental KPIs and performance metrics and act on deviations
• Lead operational planning and resource allocation activities
• Proactively embrace and utilise AI tools in day-to-day activities to improve efficiency, support decision-making and help resolve operational challenges

People Management

• Directly manage Team Lead and all Technical and Warehouse staff, overseeing departmental performance
• Conduct performance reviews, probation reviews and annual appraisals for all Warehouse based staff
• Identify capability gaps and support employee development
• Prepare training plans for all Warehouse based staff
• Manage employee relations issues in conjunction with HR
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and succession planning activities
• Promote a positive, accountable and high-performing culture

Quality, Compliance & Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO requirements and regulatory obligations
• Accountable for ensuring SOPs are up to date
• Approve new or changed processes
• Own product quality, inspection and grading standards
• Oversee stock accuracy, inventory controls and audit activities
• Lead health and safety compliance, investigations and corrective actions
• Ensure export control, data security and product compliance requirements are met

Financial & Commercial Management

• Contribute to departmental budget planning and cost management and reports these to the UK Financial Director and Group Operations Director accordingly
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance
• Understands operational cost drivers and identifies opportunities for cost efficiency
• Review departmental expenditure and ensures spend remains within agreed budgets
• Provide input into forecasting, resource planning and investment decisions

Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with other departments and senior management
• Is part of group wide Leadership team, representing UK Operations from a strategic perspective
• Communicate operational performance, risks and improvement opportunities to leadership
• Supports supplier selection and commercial decision-making
• Balances operational performance with commercial objectives and customer expectations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Minimum 5 years' leadership or management experience within warehouse, logistics or operational environments
• Experience managing multiple teams and operational functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience implementing operational improvement initiatives
• Good understanding of inventory control, quality management and health and safety requirements
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, in particular advanced Excel
• Confident using AI tools and technology to support problem-solving, improve productivity and drive continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience within refurbishment, technology, logistics or manufacturing operations
• Management qualification or equivalent leadership training
• Knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes
• Experience working with Microsoft Business Central
• Certified in IOSH Managing Safety Training

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum