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Warehouse Manager
Location: BedfordHours: 9am-5pm, Monday to FridayContract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract - Immediate Start
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 Depending on Experience
Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for an opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated team? We’re seeking a motivated professional to join our client’s team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This role offers a mix of operational oversight and hands-on involvement, ensuring the warehouse runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of service, compliance, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of warehouse operations.
- Troubleshoot operational challenges to ensure efficiency.
- Identify and address resource gaps proactively.
- Monitor and improve team performance, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Encourage teamwork, continuous improvement, and cost savings while maintaining quality.
- Set, monitor, and report on KPIs.
- Maintain accurate warehouse records, including WMS data, SOPs, and risk assessments.
- Ensure goods are transported, received, stored, and dispatched in compliance with processes and legislation.
- Provide training and guidance to your team on new and updated procedures.
- Promote a safe working environment and adherence to health and safety policies.
- Attend and contribute to management meetings, site inspections, and audits.
- Manage budgets, cost centres, and invoice reconciliation.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Warehouse Manager role with a proven track record of performance.
- Strong leadership skills to lead, mentor, and motivate your team.
- Proficiency in inventory management and quality control.
- Experience in handling investigations and performance meetings.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritise workloads.
- Strong communication and numeracy skills with a good command of English.
- Proficiency in using WMS and/or ERP systems and MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
- Awareness of health and safety standards and regulations.
- A friendly, outgoing personality and a proactive attitude.
- Knowledge of international shipping.
