Warehouse Manager

The Bread Factory Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bread Factory, a leading Artisan Bakery, is seeking a Warehouse Manager for their Milton Keynes team. The role involves overseeing warehouse operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven warehouse management experience and strong leadership skills, contributing to a collaborative environment while optimizing operations.

Benefits

Fresh bread daily

50% discount at GAIL’s

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• In-depth understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring seamless goods-in and goods-out processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of warehouse staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Warehouse Manager to join our Milton Keynes Team.

We Care about a Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We Care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We Care about Each Other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We Care about Community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring seamless goods-in and goods-out processes.
• Manage and mentor a team of warehouse staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximise productivity and optimise warehouse layout.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular stock checks, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Liaise with internal teams such as production, logistics, and procurement to ensure operational alignment.
• Work closely with suppliers, delivery drivers, and external stakeholders to manage relationships and resolve any issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide updates to senior management.
• Manage and maintain warehouse equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and addressing repairs promptly.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have experience in:

• Proven experience in warehouse management, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• In-depth understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS), Tropos and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

What’s in it for you:

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme