Warehouse Manager Oldham

Northwood; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead operations at their paper converting site. This role involves overseeing all warehouse functions, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the efficient distribution of products. Join a company committed to quality and service excellence, where your contributions will directly impact operations and team success.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Free Company Products

Free On-Site Parking

Discounts on Food, Retail, Holidays, Cinema, and Gyms

Wellness Programmes

Free Early Access to Pay Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and warehouse efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations including stock management and distribution.
• Implement KPIs to drive efficiency and performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Warehouse Operations

Stock Control

Logistics Management

Problem-Solving

IT Systems Proficiency

Tools

Stock Management Software

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking to join a leading UK manufacturer of paper hygiene products based in Royton?

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our paper converting site in Royton, Oldham, responsible for managing the Finished Goods and Raw Materials functions.

In this brand new role, you will be working Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00, with an early 16:00 p.m. Finish on a Friday!

Job Opportunity

Duties of the Warehouse Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Oversee all warehouse operations including goods in, goods out, and stock management
• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive efficiency and performance improvements
• Manage a team, providing leadership, training, and performance management
• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
• Conduct inventory management, stock control, and audits to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient distribution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations
• Manage equipment maintenance and ensure all machinery is operational
• Handle staff scheduling and manage workload distribution.

Company Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Essential Skills

Ideally you will possess:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and logistics
• Ability to analyse and improve warehouse efficiency and KPIs
• Hands-on approach with a proactive problem-solving mindset
• You will be confident & experienced with IT systems, stock management software, & be strongly process oriented.

This role would suit candidates with experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment and leading a team as a Warehouse Manager.

About us

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

Creating an Inclusive Environment

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.