Warehouse Manager

Detail 2 Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for a food/FMCG manufacturing facility in York. This role involves managing day-to-day warehouse operations, overseeing packing processes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid FLT licence and strong organisational skills. This position offers a stable, day-shift routine with opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a warehouse or production environment.
• Valid FLT licence and proven operating experience.
• Strong organisational and stock-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Oversee packing of finished products.
• Manage stock control and report discrepancies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stock control

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift trucks (FLT)

Job description

Warehouse Manager - Food/FMCG Manufacturing - York- GBP50,000

About the company

Our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead their busy Warehouse (linked to their Manufacturing facility). This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and developing a high-performing team.

Warehouse Manager - The Details

• Salary band GBP43,000 - GBP50,00 per year
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• This is an "in person" role and is site based 5 days a week

Warehouse Manager - Why join

• A stable, day-shift role Monday to Friday (with occasional overtime when needed).
• The chance to make a visible difference in how the warehouse runs.
• Opportunities for development, additional training and career progression.
• Be part of a supportive team in a growing, essential industry.
• Working for an organisation that is investing in automation and upgrades with the opportunity to drive this transformation.

Warehouse Manager - Requirements

• Previous experience managing a warehouse or production environment (ideally within food, building supplies or FMCG manufacturing environments).
• Valid FLT licence and proven operating experience.
• Strong organisational and stock-control skills with attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Good knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment.
• Ability to see the bigger picture and not be afraid of the challenge to get there

Warehouse Manager - Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure everything runs smoothly, safely and on time.
• Oversee packing of finished products to meet quality and customer standards.
• Conduct daily warehouse checks on cleanliness, equipment and safety compliance
• Manage stock control: maintain accurate records, monitor levels, run regular counts and report discrepancies.
• Manage the loading and unloading of deliveries, using forklift trucks (FLT) when needed.
• Work closely with production, raw-materials and logistics teams to guarantee smooth workflow and timely dispatch.
• Champion health, safety and hygiene policies.
• Coach, support and train warehouse operatives to improve skills, efficiency and teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

About Us

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