Warehouse Manager

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services (counselling &

Financial advice

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is recruiting a Warehouse Manager for our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. You will lead a brand-new operation, own the warehouse function, and drive continuous improvement under the guidance of an experienced leadership team.

The role focuses on maintaining cold chain integrity, coordinating stock and packaging, and using ERP systems to ensure accurate inventory and delivery. Strong leadership and knowledge of food safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouses in food manufacturing or chilled/frozen environments.
• HACCP Level 2 or higher certification preferred and experience hosting audits.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to train and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain temperature integrity for frozen and chilled storage.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food standards (BRCGS, HACCP, FDA/local laws).
• Lead stock counts and reconcile inventory.
• Coordinate staging of raw materials and packaging to minimize downtime.
• Oversee daily intake, cross-docking, racking and dispatch.
• Maximise ERP usage for real-time inventory tracking and batch traceability.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and carriers.

Skills

Warehouse management

Stock control

Safety culture

ERP systems

BRCGS compliance

HACCP knowledge

Team leadership

Logistics planning

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals. We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Manager at our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. This position is ideal for an ambitious warehouse professional who has recently stepped into management or is ready to take the next step in their leadership career. As part of a brand-new operation, you will have the opportunity to take ownership, influence how the warehouse function develops, and gain valuable experience within a growing business. With support from an experienced leadership team and clear progression opportunities as the site expands, this role offers an excellent platform for someone looking to develop their management skills, broaden their operational experience, and build a long-term career within the Albert Bartlett Group. This is more than just a Warehouse Manager role, it's an opportunity to grow with the business and help shape the future success of a new and exciting operation. The site will initially launch with two production lines and a dedicated warehouse function. The chilled potato operation will repack frozen product into high-quality, oven-ready chilled goods. The factory is being equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, technology and warehouse systems, creating a modern environment focused on safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Shift & Hours of work: Monday to Friday - Fixed Shift, working 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs Rate of Pay: Depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain uninterrupted temperature integrity for frozen, and chilled storage and food items).
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and FDA/local statutory food safety laws.
• Lead regular stock counts and reconciliation.
• Maintain strict FIFO/FEFO rotation for highly perishable raw materials, high-care ingredients, and finished goods.
• Coordinate the timely and accurate staging of raw ingredients and packaging materials to processing and storage areas to minimize downtime.
• Oversee daily intake, cross-docking, racking, freezer utilization, and final dispatch.
• Optimize space utilization across multiple temperature zones.
• Resource, train, and manage warehouse Team Leaders/Supervisors and forklift operatives.
• Foster a proactive safety culture regarding manual handling and MHE operations.
• Maximize the utilization of the ERP software for real-time inventory tracking, batch traceability, and barcode scanning.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and transport carriers.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness, pre-loading temperature checks, and accurate documentation.
• Act decisively during cold chain alerts, equipment failures, or transport delays.
• Analyse inventory data, labour capacity planning, and operational KPI reporting.
• Management experience, specifically within a food manufacturing environment (chilled, frozen, or high-care sectors) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cold chain logistics, workflows, and high-care/low-risk zoning constraints.
• Certified in HACCP/Food Safety (Level 2 or higher preferred) with proven experience hosting BRCGS, grocery retail, or regulatory audits is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills for effective interactions with staff at various levels and departments.

Benefits

• Long Service Awards Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards Discounted Staff Sales Life Assurance Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year Free Parking