Warehouse Manager

Emerson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Glasgow is seeking a dedicated People Leader for warehouse operations in Cumbernauld. The role involves overseeing the operations, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement within the warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse environments, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This position is pivotal in ensuring alignment with manufacturing goals and enhancing overall productivity. The company values innovation and career growth, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Commitment to career development

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading continuous improvement processes.
• Valid Counterbalance license.
• Experience in Oil & Gas sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse operations plans aligned with manufacturing.
• Ensure workplace health, safety, and security standards.
• Manage team performance and development.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Set and review department objectives and KPIs.

Skills

Experience in Stores/Pack-out and Manufacturing Warehouse environment

Line management experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to set clear goals

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated people leader with good experience in warehouse operations, to help guide our team in Cumbernauld!

This role involves overseeing and optimizing all aspects of warehouse operations for this site, which is part of the division within Emerson that manufactures Gas Analysis products (Gas Chromatographs, Process Gas Analyzers, Laser Analyzers), for customers across the world and across several different industries (Chemical, Refining, Power, Food & Beverage, Aerosol, Life Science). In this position, you will have a crucial part in aligning warehouse activities with manufacturing goals to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and uphold high safety standards.

If you are prepared to achieve great results with us, to drive continuous improvement across the warehouse processes and help us set an efficient strategy to guide and develop our team, we welcome you to join us!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement warehouse operations plans aligned with manufacturing and supply chain objectives.
• Safety and Security: Ensure workplace health, safety, and security standards are met.
• Team Management: Oversee and develop the warehouse team, managing their performance and personal development.
• Operational Coordination: Coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods using systems like Sage/JDE and Oracle, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Objective Setting: Set and review department objectives and KPIs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production planning, procurement, quality, customer care, and logistics to optimize material flow and minimize downtime.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate stock levels and conduct periodic stock takes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for operational efficiency, including lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to trade compliance rules and maintain quality management systems.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Provide regular reports and actionable insights to senior management, monitor KPIs, and manage budgetary and service level agreements.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance performance and drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are:

You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions for yourself and the team you lead. ou seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete rethinking. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You create an environment that allows the team to collaborate effectively.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience in a Stores/Pack-out and Manufacturing Warehouse environment.
• Line management experience and proven ability to lead continuous improvement processes.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel).
• Valid Counterbalance license
• Strong ability to set clear goals for yourself and team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in the Oil & Gas sector is helpful
• Manual handling experience is preferable.
• Experience with Flexi truck/Narrow aisle truck is advantageous.

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.