Warehouse Manager

Reed; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Folkstone to lead our warehouse operations, ensure stock accuracy, and drive efficiency. You will manage daily activities, coach staff, and coordinate with suppliers to meet service levels.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, health and safety compliance, budget control, and reporting. Ideal candidates bring proven leadership, WMS experience, and a proactive approach to improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Warehouse Manager or Senior Warehouse Supervisor.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Lead, coach and develop warehouse staff.
• Ensure goods are received, stored and dispatched efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock control.
• Monitor productivity and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, transport providers and internal teams.
• Manage warehouse budgets and operating costs.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Produce operational and performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Inventory accuracy

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Folkstone

Salary: GBP45,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a motivated and results-driven professional to lead our warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional service delivery.

About the Role

As Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all warehouse activities, ensuring stock accuracy, maintaining high operational standards, and leading a dedicated team to achieve business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Leading, coaching, and developing warehouse staff.
• Ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and stock control processes.
• Monitoring productivity and implementing continuous improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinating with suppliers, transport providers, and internal departments.
• Managing warehouse budgets and operational costs.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies.
• Producing operational and performance reports.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or Senior Warehouse Supervisor.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to improving efficiency and performance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.