Warehouse Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Manager for an innovative manufacturer in Wirral. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee operations, and drive digitisation initiatives while ensuring safety and efficiency. This role offers a salary up to £42,000 and excellent benefits including health cover and generous holiday. If you're proactive with a strong warehouse management background, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Simply Health cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management within a fast-paced setting.
• Track record of digitalising warehouse operations.
• Experience leading warehouse redesigns or relocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing warehouse team.
• Manage day-to-day operations including goods in/out and yard management.
• Drive warehouse digitisation, linking goods movement processes with SAGE.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Digitalisation of warehouse operations

Team leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Manager | Manufacturing | Wirral | £42k

Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm | Friday: 8am-12:30pm (38.5 hrs/week)

Are you a hands-on, forward-thinking Warehouse Manager ready for your next challenge? This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative manufacturer undergoing significant expansion. As Warehouse Manager, you'll lead a close-knit team, drive operational excellence, and help shape the future of the warehouse function - including a potential relocation to a larger site.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll oversee all aspects of warehouse operations - from goods in/out and team development to system improvements and stock control. You'll also play a key role in digitising warehouse systems, potentially managing a site relocation, and embedding a culture of safety, fairness, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing warehouse team
• Manage day-to-day operations including goods in/out, 3PL coordination, and yard management
• Drive warehouse digitisation - linking goods movement processes with SAGE
• Play a key role in planning and executing a warehouse move to a larger site
• Create and maintain SOPs and champion process improvement
• Collaborate with stock control and CI teams to enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure stock availability to production lines, following FIFO and rotation practices
• Take part in stock counts (monthly & annual)
• Manage resources effectively and track performance against KPIs
• Conduct bi-annual reviews and lead team training/development
• Work closely with Health & Safety to uphold a safety-first culture

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in warehouse management within a fast-paced setting
• Track record of digitalising warehouse operations (SAGE experience essential)
• Experience leading warehouse redesigns or relocations
• Skilled in team leadership, training, and performance management
• Hands-on FLT licence (Instructor-level ideal, but not essential)
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident in challenging the status quo and driving innovation

Why Apply?

• Up to £42,000 salary
• Simply Health cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme