Warehouse Manager

SC ENGINEERING; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SC ENGINEERING in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a growing operation during a relocation and expansion. You will own daily warehouse and related production activities, shaping layout, processes and standards from the outset.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor and a focus on stock accuracy and efficiency. You will drive goods in, storage, picking and dispatch, manage workloads, and develop staff while ensuring safety and quality across the

Qualifications

• Experience managing a warehouse, distribution or similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Good understanding of stock accuracy, cycle counting and stocktakes.
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage service, cost, safety and quality simultaneously.
• Proactive approach with the ability to make decisions and get things done.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including goods in, put-away, storage and replenishment.
• Lead picking, packing, dispatch and returns processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain stock control, cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Plan workloads, labour requirements and priorities each day.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff and supervisors.
• Prepare for peaks, absence, large orders and changing demand.
• Support and lead the warehouse relocation and set-up of the new facility.
• Design efficient layouts, product flows and storage locations.
• Coordinate stock migration and set-up of new operations.
• Manage workflows across embroidery, printing, heat transfer and similar customization activities.
• Monitor productivity, service levels, stock accuracy and operating costs.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

People management

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

ERP/WMS experience

Health & safety awareness

Proactive decision making

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Barcode scanning

Inventory management software

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join a growing business based in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation at an exciting time for the company. Due to continued growth, the business has recently acquired an additional building and is preparing for a warehouse relocation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up the new operation, helping to shape the warehouse layout, processes, workflows and standards from the outset.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse and warehouse-linked production activities, including:

• Goods In, put-away, storage and replenishment
• Picking, packing, dispatch and returns
• Stock control, cycle counting and inventory accuracy
• Managing daily workloads, labour requirements and operational priorities
• Leading and developing warehouse staff and supervisors
• Planning for peaks, absence, large orders and changing customer demand
• Supporting and leading the operational side of the warehouse relocation
• Designing efficient warehouse layouts, product flows and storage locations
• Coordinating stock migration and the set-up of the new facility
• Managing workflow through embroidery, printing, heat transfer and other customisation activities
• Monitoring productivity, service levels, stock accuracy and operational costs
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping
• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical process improvements
• Using ERP/WMS systems to maintain accurate stock and operational information

About You

We are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager who is comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor and taking ownership of the operation.

• Previous experience managing a warehouse, distribution or similar operational environment
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control
• Experience leading and developing operational teams
• Good understanding of stock accuracy, cycle counting and stocktakes
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage service, cost, safety and quality simultaneously
• A proactive approach with the ability to make decisions and get things done

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Warehouse relocations or new site start-ups
• Major warehouse layout or process improvement projects
• Garment customisation, workwear, PPE or light production environments
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Forklift/materials handling equipment
• Continuous improvement methodologies

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager who wants to make a genuine impact within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to help shape a new warehouse operation rather than simply inherit existing processes.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Plymouth