Warehouse Manager

Adecco Portugal; Willerby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Warehouse Manager for our Hull facility. This role leads warehousing operations, ensures accurate stock control, and drives safety, cost savings and continuous improvement across the department.

Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team across shifts in a unionised environment, ensuring OTIF delivery and robust operational controls while supporting broader business objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Warehousing and Logistics.
• Experience in a Warehouse or Logistics Management position.
• IOSH Managing Safely or Level 3 Health & Safety qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple shift patterns.
• Strong KPI management and performance reporting experience.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or similar fast-paced environments.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the warehouse, stores, yards and recycling operations.
• Manage stock control processes, daily stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure timely supply of materials to production through planning and execution of the 4-hour plan.
• Drive OTIF performance across warehouse operations.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team through coaching and performance management.
• Deliver daily operational cockpit meetings to review priorities and performance.
• Manage pallet, crate and hire equipment contracts for cost-effective supply.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, especially around recycling and waste reduction.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety, environmental and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

KPI reporting

Team management

Stock control

FMCG experience

IT literacy

Education

Degree in Warehousing/Logistics

Tools

MRP systems

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Hull

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment?

We're looking for a dynamic and results-driven Warehouse Manager to lead the Warehousing Operations at our clients Hull manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, storage and supply of materials to production, whilst driving safety, operational excellence, cost savings and continuous improvement across the department.

Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you'll lead and develop a skilled multi-disciplinary team operating across shift patterns in a unionised environment, ensuring service levels remain exceptional while supporting the wider business objectives.

About the Role

As Warehouse Manager, you will take ownership of warehouse operations, intake and dispatch yards, recycling activities, pallet and crate management, and off-site storage facilities. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting production requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the warehouse, dry goods stores, yards and recycling operations
• Managing stock control processes, daily stock checks and investigating stock discrepancies to root cause
• Ensuring the timely supply of materials to production through effective planning and execution of the 4-hour plan
• Driving OTIF (On Time In Full) performance across warehouse operations
• Developing and leading a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring and performance management
• Delivering daily operational "cockpit" meetings to review priorities, performance and future planning
• Managing pallet, tray and hire equipment contracts to ensure cost-effective supply and control
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, particularly around recycling and waste reduction
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, health & safety, environmental and ethical standards
• Reviewing and updating SOPs to ensure robust operational controls and compliance
• Managing all onsite MHE equipment, ensuring maintenance schedules and service records are maintained
• Working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, HR, Finance, Planning and other stakeholder groups
• Providing cover for the Intake & Despatch Manager during periods of absence

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a highly organised logistics professional with strong leadership skills and a proven background in warehousing within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience within Warehousing and Logistics
• Experience in a Warehouse or Logistics Management position
• IOSH Managing Safely, Level 3 Health & Safety qualification, or equivalent
• Experience managing large teams across multiple shift patterns
• Strong KPI management and performance reporting experience
• Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or similarly fast-paced operational environments
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems
• Strong understanding of stock control, process compliance and operational planning

Desirable Experience

• MRP systems experience
• Accident investigation and risk assessment training
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects
• Knowledge of planning, finance, commercial and production functions

The Person

• A confident and engaging leader
• Highly organised and commercially aware
• Passionate about developing people and building effective teams
• Skilled at influencing stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills
• Comfortable managing change and driving continuous improvement
• Results-focused with a commitment to operational excellence

What Success Looks Like

• Warehouse & stores optimisation
• Stock accuracy and inventory control
• Recycling efficiency and cost reduction
• Labour utilisation and productivity
• Equipment and asset management
• OTIF delivery to production
• Health, Safety and Food Safety compliance
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business where you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact. You'll be part of a senior operational team, helping to shape logistics strategy, improve performance, and develop people while contributing to a culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Ready to take the next step in your logistics leadership career? We'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.