Warehouse Manager

Just Recruitment Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in Braintree is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee efficient warehouse operations. The role is hands-on, involving management of inventory, raw materials, and logistics functions while implementing improvements for performance and processes. Candidates should have significant operational leadership experience, a minimum of 2 years in a Supervisory role, and a current FLT licence. This position is critical to support business growth and meet increasing demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Team Leader/Supervisor experience in Stores/Warehouse function.
• Strong leadership skills to manage the warehouse team.
• Experience handling raw materials and managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics for smooth operations.
• Implement processes to improve warehouse performance.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean/CI principles

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team player

General Computer Skills

FLT licence – counterbalance/flexi truck

Job description

Just Recruitment is seeking an experiencedWarehouse Manager to join a manufacturing business in Braintree, Essex.

This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the warehouse, supporting the business as it grows and meets increasing demand.

You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation and coordination of the warehouse and logistics functions, while continually seeking and implementing ways to improve performance, processes, and organisational standards.

Duties will include:

• Managing the warehouse team.
• Handling raw materials.
• Goods in; picking; packing and dispatch processes.
• Converting raw material to finished goods.
• Managing inventory; storage, accuracy, and cycle counting.
• Coordinating with third-party logistics.
• Significant operational leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of applying Lean/CI principles to realise business goals and deliver productivity.
• General Computer Skills.
• Minimum of 2 years Team Leader/Supervisor experience in Stores/Warehouse function.
• Organisational skills.
• Strong Problem-solving skills.
• Team Player.
• Current FLT licence – counterbalance/ flexi truck.