Warehouse Manager M/F/X

PIP Global Safety; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PIP Global Safety in Wolverhampton is hiring a Warehouse Manager M/F/X on a permanent, full-time basis to lead warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control and safety compliance on-site. You will manage teams, optimize processes, and ensure inbound through outbound movement, using WMS and Microsoft BC, while meeting KPIs like order accuracy and on-time dispatch.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong English communication, and knowledge of UK health and safety regulations, with a

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in warehouse or distribution operations.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience with ERP or WMS systems (Microsoft BC highly beneficial).
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse processes.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations including receipt, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff, recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and quality standards.
• Optimise layouts, processes and workflows for efficiency and safety.
• Monitor KPIs: order accuracy, on-time dispatch, inventory accuracy, picking productivity.
• Collaborate with procurement, customer service and sales to ensure smooth supply chain.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Team management

Operations optimization

Inventory control

UK Health & Safety regs

English fluency

ERP/WMS experience

3PL management

Analytical mindset

Hands-on leadership

Import/export knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

PIP Global Safety is one of the world’s leading providers and manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE), trusted by workers and safety professionals across all industries and continents. With a 40-year legacy of innovation, quality, and responsiveness, we deliver comprehensive head-to-toe protection through a powerful portfolio of brands.

We are united by a common purpose: protecting workers around the world by providing solutions that ensure safety, enhance performance, and support well-being. Guided by our core values - integrity, innovation, accountability, tenacity, and customer focus - we are building a safer and more sustainable future. At PIP Global Safety, we protect people and the planet, one innovation at a time.

We are doubling our global footprint through the transformative acquisition of established brands such as North®, Howard Leight®, Miller®, Fibre-Metal®, Oliver®, Salisbury®, and more, bringing even greater innovation, expertise, and reach to our customers worldwide.

Join a fast-growing global organization where protection is more than a product—it is our purpose and our passion.

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager M/F/X in Wolverhampton on a permanent contract, full time to support our activities. It's an onsite position without remote work.

The Warehouse Manager M/F/X will be responsible for managing warehouse operations, logistics coordination, inventory control, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who can manage teams, optimize warehouse processes, and ensure the smooth movement of goods from inbound deliveries through to outbound distribution.

Warehouse Operations

Key responsibilities for this role :

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and stock control through effective processes and cycle counting.
• Ensure warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflows are optimised for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee inbound goods processing including container unloading, goods receipt, and quality checks.
• Manage outbound operations including order fulfilment, packing, and carrier collections.
• Order picking, packing and assisting with general warehouse duties as required.
• Security, key holding and overtime management
• Overseeing consumable usage

Logistics & Distribution

• Coordinate transport and logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Liaise with carriers, partners and logistics providers to manage shipping schedules
• Monitor shipping performance and delivery KPIs.
• Maintenance of company vehicles.

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse staff including supervisors and operatives.
• Manage recruitment, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Systems & Process Management

• Ensure accurate use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems (Microsoft BC).
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs such as:Order accuracy, On-time dispatch/time to delivery, Inventory accuracy, Picking productivity.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including safe manual handling and forklift operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment through risk assessments, training, and safe operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Work closely with procurement, customer service, and sales teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

Skills Requirements For This Role

• Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution operations (minimum 7 years of professional experience).
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems (Microsoft Business Central Highly beneficial).
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
• Knowledge of UK health & safety regulations within warehouse environments.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solution skills.
• Experience managing third‑party logistics providers (3PL).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Fluent in English .
• Analytical mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Hands‑on operational leader, leading by example with multi‑functional expertise.
• Knowledge of import/export logistics and freight management can be a plus for the role.