Warehouse & Despatch Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is recruiting a Warehouse & Despatch Manager for a high-profile manufacturing client in Liverpool. You will lead a large warehouse operation, ensure safe, compliant despatch and support continuous improvement across UK and international logistics.

This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with day-to-day operational delivery. You will manage a team of around 50, drive KPI focused performance, coordinate hazardous goods handling, and work with internal

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/logistics or supply chain management within manufacturing
• Experience managing hazardous goods logistics
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience coordinating international freight (air/sea)
• Understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse and despatch operations
• Lead a warehouse team of around 50 staff
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards
• Manage storage and distribution of hazardous goods
• Coordinate UK and international shipments (air/sea)
• Ensure trade and transport compliance across shipments
• Drive continuous improvement through KPI analysis and process optimisation
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and logistics providers
• Support implementation and optimisation of WMS

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics coordination

Leadership

Hazardous goods logistics

WMS

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse & Despatch Manager looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a globally recognised manufacturing business, is seeking a driven and strategic logistics professional to lead its warehouse and despatch operations at its Liverpool facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods across UK and international operations while leading a high-performing warehouse function.

The Role

Reporting into the wider logistics function, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the warehouse and despatch department. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure products are delivered on time, in full and in line with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day warehouse and despatch operations
• Leading and developing the warehouse team of circa 50
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards
• Managing the storage and distribution of hazardous goods
• Coordinating UK and international shipments, including air and sea freight
• Ensuring trade and transport compliance across all shipments
• Driving continuous improvement through KPI analysis and process optimisation
• Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and logistics providers
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Significant experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing hazardous goods logistics
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience coordinating international freight, including air and sea shipments
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work strategically while remaining hands‑on operationally
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience is desirable

What's on Offer

• Salary to £65,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Private medical insurance and additional flexible benefits
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes
• Genuine career progression within a successful international manufacturing business
• Ongoing professional development and autonomy to make a real impact

Equal Opportunities

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.