Warehouse Manager

Kirkland Associates Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in the East Midlands region. The role requires ownership of a small warehouse, improving processes and increasing efficiency, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will lead a 3-person team, implement procedures, and drive stock accuracy while maintaining health & safety responsibilities. Prior small-warehouse turnaround experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience running a small warehouse operation.
• Proven ability to implement procedures and improve stock accuracy.
• Confidently lead a small team and manage different personalities.
• Background in distribution and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the warehouse including goods in, storage, stock control, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead and develop a team of 3, adapting leadership style to different personalities.
• Review and improve current warehouse processes and procedures.
• Implement new systems and ways of working to improve efficiency.
• Complete stock checks and improve stock accuracy.
• Improve organisation, workflow and overall warehouse performance.
• Manage health & safety responsibilities across the warehouse.
• Work independently and take ownership of operational improvements.

Skills

Warehouse management

Stock control

Team leadership

Process improvement

Health & safety

Inventory management

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Monday-Friday

£35,000

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a small warehouse operation. This is a new role focused on improving processes, implementing procedures, and increasing efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience turning around a small warehouse operation, bringing structure, improving stock accuracy, and introducing better ways of working.

The Role:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the warehouse, including goods in, storage, stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch.


• Lead and develop a team of 3, adapting your approach to different personalities.


• Review and improve current warehouse processes and procedures.


• Implement new systems and ways of working to improve efficiency.


• Complete stock checks and improve stock accuracy.


• Improve organisation, workflow, and overall warehouse performance.


• Manage health & safety responsibilities across the warehouse.


• Work independently and take ownership of operational improvements.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager or similar role.


• Proven experience improving or turning around a small warehouse operation.


• Strong experience implementing warehouse procedures and processes.


• Background in a distribution environment.


• Confident leading a team and managing different personalities.


• Organised, proactive, and able to make decisions with minimal guidance.


• Strong knowledge of stock control, inventory management, and warehouse operations.