Warehouse Manager

XPand Logistics; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a proactive Warehouse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure compliance, lead the team, and drive continuous improvement. This role offers development opportunities and requires proven experience in warehouse management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.
• Knowledge of warehousing best practices and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Lead and coach the team to achieve high standards.
• Optimize warehouse space and inventory management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Problem Solving

Job description

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Warehouse Manager

Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Warehouse Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and administrative functions, including 3PL services. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence, team development, and outstanding customer service.

This is a rewarding and varied position where you will gain valuable experience, broaden your skills, and contribute to a business with a strong social purpose and people-first culture. We believe in investing in our team and offer extensive development opportunities to support your career journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all warehouse and administrative operations, ensuring full compliance with Security, Dangerous Goods, AEO, and all H&S / Legal requirements with a safety-first culture.
• Lead and coach your team to deliver high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Monitor and optimise warehouse space, inventory and Warehouse Management System processes.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage rotas, and oversee agency/part-time staff usage.
• Prepare accurate reports and contribute to wider business performance goals.
• Take the lead in implementation and continuous improvement / Six Sigma / 5S, being a champion on site.
• Have a forward-thinking mindset, taking ownership and responsibility to identify, agree, and execute improvements throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain and develop relationships with XPand customer base, providing support and a high level of service for all Basildon warehouse clients in conjunction with the Branch Manager.
• Ensure a safe, organised, and welcoming warehouse environment for all team members.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.
• Strong people leadership skills, able to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Knowledge of warehousing best practices, 3PL operations, stock control, road and ocean activities (desirable).
• Experience with AEO and dangerous goods compliance.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

A full job description will be provided prior to interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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