Warehouse Manager

Universal Business Team; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & incentives

Unlimited holiday

Career progression

Job summary

Universal Business Team is partnering with a Leeds-based, ambitious £22m turnover business operating in the UK construction products and building materials industry. This Warehouse Manager role sits in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment, where you will lead a team and drive performance.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will improve stock accuracy, OTIF delivery and safety while embedding Lean, 6S and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing, production or distribution.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or 6S to improve operations.
• Track record of driving efficiencies and change in warehouse settings.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, stock control and distribution.
• Ability to use KPIs and data to improve performance.
• Hands-on, proactive leader who can raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate warehouse team members.
• Drive productivity, stock accuracy and on-time delivery (OTIF).
• Implement Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify inefficiencies and reduce waste in warehouse processes.
• Lead operational change and embed new ways of working.
• Ensure health and safety, quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Six Sigma

6S

Continuous Improvement

KPI Data

Health & Safety

Stock Control

People Management

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Leeds | £45,000 – £55,000 (Negotiable Depending on Experience) + Bonus + Individual Incentives

Ready to make your mark?

We're working on behalf of an ambitious and growing £22m turnover business operating within the UK construction products and building materials industry.

Based in Leeds, the business is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of innovative fibre cement and XPS insulation boarding systems, supplying builders' merchants, distributors, contractors and construction professionals nationwide.

With an established UK-wide customer base, over 30 years of trading history and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the business.

The operation is busy, fast-paced and continually evolving, making this a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager to make a genuine impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll take full responsibility for warehouse performance, leading the team and ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and effectively.

Your key priorities will include:

• Leading, developing and getting the very best out of team leaders, supervisors and warehouse operatives.
• Driving productivity, performance, stock accuracy and OTIF delivery.
• Implementing Lean principles, 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifying inefficiencies, reducing waste and improving warehouse processes.
• Leading operational change and embedding new ways of working.
• Creating a culture of accountability, ownership and high standards.
• Maintaining excellent health and safety, quality and operational compliance.
• Working closely with the wider management team to support business growth.

You'll be an experienced Warehouse Manager with a proven track record of leading teams within a busy manufacturing, production or distribution environment.

We're particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, 6S or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• A track record of driving operational efficiencies and implementing change.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, stock control and distribution.
• The ability to use KPIs and data to improve performance.
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the confidence to challenge existing processes and raise standards.

Most importantly, you'll be a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings people with them and has the drive to make things better.

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary (negotiable depending on experience and calibre).
• Bonus and individual incentive opportunities.
• Unlimited holiday.
• Monday to Friday, 7am – 5pm (4pm finish on Friday)
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape and develop a key operational function within a growing £22m business.

Interested?

If you're an ambitious Warehouse Manager who enjoys developing people, driving change and creating high-performing operations, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join an established, growing business, make a real difference and be rewarded for the impact you make.