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Warehouse Manager

Steele Charles Ltd

Ealing

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GBP 40,000 - 55,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards, managing a team, and optimizing inventory control. This position offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious international food group and influence the warehouse function significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work for a prestigious international food group

Direct reporting line to a highly experienced Group Head of Logistics

Key leadership role with autonomy

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in a Warehouse Manager role.
Deep understanding of BRCGS and UK retailer warehousing standards.
Strong track record in managing teams in high-care operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the site warehouse team across all shifts.
Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and food safety protocols.
Drive high standards of hygiene and safety across warehouse areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH)

Tools

WMS

ERP

Excel

This range is provided by Steele Charles Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Steele Charles are delighted to have been engaged by a highly respected multi-national food manufacturing business, supplying premium chilled and high-care food products to major UK retailers. With operations adhering to the highest standards of food safety and quality—including full compliance with BRCGS Food Safety—they operate a state-of-the-art facility in West London and are recognised as a leader in their category.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and capable Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations on this high-care, high-risk site. The successful candidate will report into a highly successful and reputable Group Head of Logistics, and will be responsible for driving safety, service, and compliance across all warehouse activities—ensuring effective support to production, product integrity, and outstanding delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the site warehouse team across all shifts, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ensure warehouse operations fully comply with BRCGS standards, retailer specifications, and internal food safety and quality protocols.
Oversee the receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in a chilled, high-care environment.
Maintain inventory accuracy and traceability through disciplined stock control, segregation, and cycle count routines.
Drive and sustain high standards of hygiene, GMP, allergen control, and 5S across all warehouse areas.
Play a key role in audit readiness, including BRCGS and major retailer audits.
Lead, coach, and develop warehouse operatives and team leaders, setting clear performance objectives and ensuring capability development.
Collaborate effectively with Production, Planning, Technical, and Logistics teams to optimise stock flow, reduce waste, and meet OTIF targets.
Utilise and continuously improve WMS/ERP tools for inventory control and operational visibility.
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and promote a zero-harm safety culture.

Candidate Requirements

Proven leadership experience in a Warehouse Manager or similar role within a high-risk chilled food manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of BRCGS and major UK retailer warehousing standards.
Strong track record in managing teams in high-care and allergen-sensitive operations.
Sound knowledge of HACCP principles, allergen management, and traceability.
Familiarity with WMS and ERP systems; strong IT literacy, including Excel and reporting tools.
Confident communicator with strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH) preferred.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to work for a prestigious international food group with a reputation for excellence
Direct reporting line to a highly experienced and well-regarded Group Head of Logistics
A key leadership role with autonomy to influence and shape the warehouse function on a critical site

Please apply with a CV or get in touch for more information.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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