Warehouse Manager

What’s on Offer for you!

• £40,000 to £45,000 pa
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension scheme
• Located in Potters Bar

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a busy warehouse facility. This role is critical to ensuring efficient goods-in, storage, dispatch, stock accuracy, and strong team performance, working for a business who import and distribute foods.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on warehouse experience, proven leadership capability, and the ability to balance both operational detail and big-picture planning within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Workflow Management

• Ensure all goods-in and goods-out are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain efficient storage systems and ensure optimal warehouse space utilisation.
• Carry out daily bin stock counts and support ongoing stock accuracy initiatives.
• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean, organised, and compliant with layout and housekeeping standards.

Team Leadership & Resource Planning

• Assign daily tasks to warehouse operatives and ensure balanced workload distribution.
• Monitor team productivity and performance, supporting continuous improvement.
• Plan staffing levels to meet operational demand, including holiday cover and temporary labour where required.
• Anticipate surges in demand, including peak trading periods.

Stock Control & Accuracy

• Identify and address stock discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure correct stock rotation and logical organisation across all storage areas.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met, including daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
• Promote a safe working environment and escalate any risks or hazards.

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Review and improve warehouse processes to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Address errors with team members using root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Proven leadership experience managing warehouse teams.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and practical experience.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive improvements.
• Willingness to support hands-on warehouse duties when required.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted.

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