Warehouse Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Ashford, Kent, to oversee a busy warehouse operation. The role involves managing a team, ensuring operational efficiencies, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate should have substantial warehouse management experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Comfortable with warehouse technology and system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory and storage management to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage inbound and outbound operations, ensuring timely dispatch.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and implement KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Warehouse technology adeptness

Job description

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively representing our client, recruiting for a Warehouse Manager. We are seeking a strategic, organised and experienced professional able to lead and motivate a team, whilst driving operational efficiencies.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Ashford, Kent (free onsite parking)
Salary: cGBP35,000 / according to experience
Hours: 7:30am 5:00pm (or as required to meet business needs) Monday to Friday

Are you a hands-on, results-driven Warehouse Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We re seeking a proactive and experienced individual to lead a busy warehouse operation in Ashford, Kent ensuring efficient order fulfilment and high standards of stock management.
You ll oversee a team of 7 direct reports and take ownership of the full warehouse function, from inventory control to courier optimisation and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee inventory and storage management to maintain accuracy and efficiency
• Manage all inbound and outbound operations, ensuring timely booking in and dispatch
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, including pick rates and booking-in times
• Implement KPIs and track performance against clear operational goals
• Manage the warehouse team, including staffing, development, and performance
• Take responsibility for cost control, including cost per order shipped and overtime management
• Oversee returns handling and process optimisation
• Champion technology adoption and implementation including reporting systems to streamline operations

Key Efficiency Targets:

• Maintain high levels of picking accuracy
• Improve stock turnover and overall organisation
• Achieve timely order fulfilment and consistent on-time despatch
• Drive courier cost savings and optimise logistics spend
• Improve booking-in times and picking speed
• Implement and manage measurable KPIs (e.g. orders per picker, lines picked per shift)
• Monitor cost controls and support budget adherence

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and KPIs
• Comfortable with warehouse technology and system implementation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Apply today!
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.