Warehouse Manager

First Base; Dursley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager for their Dursley operation. You will oversee daily warehouse activities, manage stock, goods in/out, and dispatch while driving improvements in productivity and accuracy.

Lead a team of six, plan workloads, monitor KPIs like OTIF and stock accuracy, and ensure health & safety compliance. Forklift experience is advantageous; other duties include reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Warehouse Manager or senior warehouse role.
• Proven ability to lead and develop warehouse teams.
• Strong knowledge of goods in/out, stock control, picking and dispatch.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and driving improvements.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operation including goods in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead and motivate a team of 6 to hit targets.
• Plan workloads, staffing and resources to meet daily requirements.
• Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, stock accuracy and dispatch performance.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and locations with cycle counts.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time.
• Support new technology and automation where appropriate.
• Investigate and report accidents, near misses and issues.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Stock control

Goods in / goods out

KPI monitoring

Health & safety

Workload planning

Communication

Equipment operation

Warehousing systems

Job description

Warehouse Manager - 7003
Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full Time Permanent
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum

Our client is looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their warehouse operation. This is a varied role managing the warehouse team, stock, goods in and dispatch whilst driving improvements across productivity, accuracy and overall warehouse performance.

Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager:

• Oversee the day-to-day warehouse operation including goods in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch

• Lead, manage and motivate the warehouse team to achieve operational targets (team of 6)

• Plan workloads, staffing and resources to meet daily business requirements

• Monitor warehouse KPIs including OTIF, picking accuracy, stock accuracy and dispatch performance

• Maintain accurate stock levels and locations, including regular PI counts

• Work closely with Stock Control to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies

• Ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time

• Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity

• Ensure all warehouse procedures and health & safety requirements are followed

• Oversee forklift, machinery and equipment checks to ensure safe operation

• Train, develop and support warehouse employees including new starters and temporary staff

• Conduct appraisals and manage team performance

• Maintain accurate warehouse paperwork, records and system information

• Review and improve warehouse processes, systems and working practices

• Support the introduction of new technology and automation where appropriate

• Investigate and report accidents, near misses, damaged goods and operational issues

• Work closely with other departments to ensure an efficient flow of stock and information throughout the business

Key Skills of a Warehouse Manager:

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager or within a senior warehouse management position

• Proven experience leading, managing and developing warehouse teams

• Strong knowledge of goods in, goods out, stock control, picking and dispatch

• Experience monitoring warehouse KPIs and driving operational improvements

• Strong understanding of warehouse health & safety requirements

• Excellent organisational and workload planning skills

• Strong communication and people management skills

• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy

• Confident using warehouse management systems, scanners and computerised processes

• Ability to identify operational issues and implement practical solutions

• Hands-on and proactive approach to warehouse management

• Forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential