Warehouse Manager

Rhino Products Ltd; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Annual leave 26 days + 8 bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Rhino Products Ltd, a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle accessories, seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day operations at Ellesmere Port. You will drive safety, stock accuracy and continuous improvement, building a high-performing team.

Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will manage goods-in, storage, despatch, stock takes and KPI reporting, ensuring ISO9001 compliance and cost-efficient processes in a busy manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a Warehouse Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing stock control, goods-in and despatch operations.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 or similar quality systems.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse activities including goods-in, storage and despatch.
• Ensure products are accurately booked in, stored and dispatched.
• Maintain stock organisation and location strategies for efficiency.
• Coordinate with transport providers for shipments.
• Investigate goods-in discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate annual stock takes and ongoing cycle counts.
• Monitor stock accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Identify slow-moving and obsolete stock to minimise costs.
• Review layouts, processes and capacity to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

People management

Team development

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

Lead, Develop and Drive Operational Excellence

Rhino Products Ltd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle accessories. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of our warehouse operations at our Ellesmere Port site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about safety, stock accuracy, team development, continuous improvement and delivering an efficient warehouse operation that supports business growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will be responsible for the effective management of all warehouse activities, including goods in, stock control, storage, internal material movements and despatch operations. You will lead and develop the warehouse team whilst ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, quality, efficiency and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with all warehouse safety procedures and company policies.
• Conduct regular checks on warehouse racking, forklift trucks and associated equipment.
• Ensure all employees work safely and in accordance with relevant legislation and company requirements.

Warehouse Operations

• Manage all goods-in, storage and despatch activities.
• Ensure products are accurately booked in, stored and dispatched.
• Maintain warehouse organisation and stock location strategies to maximise efficiency.
• Liaise with transport providers to ensure shipments are prepared and loaded correctly.
• Investigate and resolve goods-in discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate annual stock takes and manage ongoing cycle counting programmes.
• Monitor stock accuracy and implement corrective actions where required.
• Identify slow-moving and obsolete stock and work with relevant departments to minimise costs.
• Review warehouse layouts, processes and capacity utilisation to improve operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Quality & Compliance

• Support quality management systems and warehouse compliance activities, including ISO standards.
• Ensure quarantined stock and product revisions are controlled effectively.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and performance data.

People Management

• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team to achieve operational objectives.
• Conduct training, inductions and performance reviews.
• Ensure procedures are documented, up to date and consistently followed.
• Coach team members to improve capability, performance and engagement.

Reporting

• Monitor and report on key warehouse performance indicators.
• Provide regular updates on warehouse performance, stock accuracy and operational improvements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager or similar leadership role (minimum of 4 years)
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing stock control, goods-in and despatch operations.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to changing business needs.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience of warehouse management systems (WMS).

What We Offer

• Salary £35k to £40k per annum
• 26 annual holidays + 8 bank holidays per annum - (annual leave increases with service)
• Private medical cover including GP (Vitality)
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Hours of work Monday to Friday 39 hours per week (early finish Friday)
• A key leadership role within a growing and successful business.