Warehouse Manager

Location: KentSalary: £45,000 – £55,000 per yearJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse operations at their Sittingbourne facility. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, developing the team, and managing inventory and logistics workflows to a high standard.

This opportunity is ideal for a proactive leader with strong warehouse management experience and a passion for creating a safe, organised, and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring smooth, efficient workflows
• Manage, coach, and develop warehouse staff to achieve performance targets
• Oversee goods-in, goods-out, picking, packing, dispatch, and stock control processes
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through effective stock management systems
• Ensure all health & safety regulations and company policies are followed
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity and reduce costs
• Support logistics planning and liaise with transport partners as required
• Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and operational data for reporting
• Manage staffing levels, shift planning, and resource allocation
• Maintain warehouse equipment and ensure facilities are kept to required standards

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Warehouse Supervisor role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent understanding of warehouse processes, stock control, and logistics operations
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyse operational data and drive improvement initiatives
• Competent user of warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience within FMCG, distribution, manufacturing, or similar environments
• FLT licence(s)
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary between £45,000–£55,000 (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to lead a key site within a growing organisation
• Long-term career development potential
• Supportive team culture and modern warehouse environment