Warehouse Manager

The Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead their Stores area in Bradford. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing production planning and team development. The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory experience and a strong understanding of warehouse operations, compliance, and continuous improvement strategies. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and a bonus incentive scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus Incentive Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Long Term Disability Insurance

Pension Contributions

Opportunity to join Social Club

Enhanced family leave

1 work day per year for community activities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing-related field.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, including warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse movements and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Stores area, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversee production planning and team development.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and oversee training.

Skills

Communication

PC proficiency

Lean processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or working towards)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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Warehouse Manager
Circa £55k up to 6% annual bonus
Bradford
Hours - 40 hours - Mon - Fri

Company Benefits of a Warehouse Manager:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus Incentive Scheme;
• Life Assurance Cover
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Contributions
• Opportunity to join Social Club
• Enhanced family leave - up to 6 months full maternity pay
• 1 work day per year to support community activities

Purpose of the Warehouse Manager role:
Our client is looking for a Warehouse Manager to manage the Stores area, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee production planning, resource allocation, and team development while driving continuous improvement and adherence to compliance standards.

Main duties and responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager:

• Execute risk assessments, safety walks, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, PPE compliance, and EHS standards.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and oversee training documentation and matrices.
• Drive lean processes, continuous improvement, and scrap management.
• Manage non-compliance matters and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and meet capacity, production, and performance targets (OTIF, OEE).
• Lead shift changeover meetings, daily/weekly reporting, and monthly updates.
• Handle absence reporting and support key business projects.
• Manage department budgets and support financial planning, ARs, and NPI considerations.
• Foster a positive culture, aligned with company beliefs and DE&I values.
• Develop training plans and oversee performance management and recruitment.
• Handle employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and conduct matters.

Experience/knowledge requirements for a Warehouse Manager:

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing-related field.
• Bachelor's Degree (or working towards) preferred.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, including stores/warehouse operations.
• Strong communication skills and PC proficiency (MS Office, ERP systems)
• Transactional experience in warehouse movements using SAP – GR, Supply to Line, Receipt FG, inbound & outbound shipping, offsite stores, op supplies
• Hands on experience – FLT, scanning, configurations & repairs of equipment / scheduling

- Material flow & HSE – racking / logic of fast movers vs. slow, direct placement vs. random

• Legal compliance knowledge – insurance / customs / transport / declarations / AEO / responsibilities
• HSE regulations – speed, racking condition, stacking, lifting, lone worker, correct tool & protection for job etc
• Verifications – weight/qty checks, quality, location, stock accuracy, paperwork & SAP accuracy
• Measuring performance & ensuring Discipline – ensuring different functions carry out daily tasks

Please call Amy at The Recruitment Group to find out more about this position.