Warehouse Manager

SC ENGINEERING; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SC ENGINEERING in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to take ownership of a busy operation and help shape the new facility during relocation.

You will lead goods in, picking, packing, stock control, and the rollout of ERP/WMS systems while developing staff and managing costs, safety, and service levels.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £35,000–£45,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or distribution operation management experience.
• Strong stock accuracy and cycle counting knowledge.
• Experience leading operational teams.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to plan for peaks and changes in demand.

Responsibilities

• Goods in, put-away, storage and replenishment.
• Picking, packing, dispatch and returns.
• Stock control, cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Managing daily workloads, labour requirements and priorities.
• Leading and developing warehouse staff.
• Planning for peaks, absence, large orders and demand.
• Supporting relocation and set-up of new facility.
• Designing efficient layouts and product flows.
• Coordinating stock migration and setup of new facility.
• Monitoring productivity, service levels and costs.
• Maintaining health & safety and housekeeping.
• Identifying bottlenecks and improvements.
• Using ERP/WMS for stock and operations.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Leadership

ERP/WMS

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join a growing business based in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation at an exciting time for the company. Due to continued growth, the business has recently acquired an additional building and is preparing for a warehouse relocation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up the new operation, helping to shape the warehouse layout, processes, workflows and standards from the outset.

The Role

• Goods In, put-away, storage and replenishment
• Picking, packing, dispatch and returns
• Stock control, cycle counting and inventory accuracy
• Managing daily workloads, labour requirements and operational priorities
• Leading and developing warehouse staff and supervisors
• Planning for peaks, absence, large orders and changing customer demand
• Supporting and leading the operational side of the warehouse relocation
• Designing efficient warehouse layouts, product flows and storage locations
• Coordinating stock migration and the set-up of the new facility
• Managing workflow through embroidery, printing, heat transfer and other customisation activities
• Monitoring productivity, service levels, stock accuracy and operational costs
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping
• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical process improvements
• Using ERP/WMS systems to maintain accurate stock and operational information

About You

We are looking for a hands‑on Warehouse Manager who is comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor and taking ownership of the operation.

• Previous experience managing a warehouse, distribution or similar operational environment
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control
• Experience leading and developing operational teams
• Good understanding of stock accuracy, cycle counting and stocktakes
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems
• Strong planning, organisation and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage service, cost, safety and quality simultaneously
• A proactive approach with the ability to make decisions and get things done

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Warehouse relocations or new site start‑ups
• Major warehouse layout or process improvement projects
• Garment customisation, workwear, PPE or light production environments
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Forklift/materials handling equipment
• Continuous improvement methodologies

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager who wants to make a genuine impact within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to help shape a new warehouse operation rather than simply inherit existing processes.

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Location: Plymouth