Warehouse Manager - Aston Clinton
This is a full-time permanent role, responsible for the overall leadership and performance of a fast‑paced 3PL warehouse operation. You will report directly to the Head of Operations and be accountable for delivering operational excellence across all warehouse functions. You will manage 3 Team Managers, 7 Supervisors and 25 Operatives, alongside temporary seasonal staff. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering an annual salary of £44,000.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency by leading, organising, directing, and developing all operational teams.
- Oversee all warehouse functions, including Goods In, Put Away, Replenishment, pick/pack and despatch.
- Lead, coach, and develop Team Managers and Supervisors to effectively manage day‑to‑day operations.
- Ensure smooth and effective handovers between shifts and departments.
- Lead WMS implementation and rollout activity, including process mapping, testing, training and embedding best practice across the operation.
- Plan and allocate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) fleet resources across all departments.
- Review and plan workflow, staffing levels, space utilisation and equipment requirements.
- Manage labour planning, absence and holiday approvals in line with company policy.
- Maintain a safe and compliant working environment by enforcing health & safety and legal standards at all times.
- Meet regularly with the Head of Operations to review performance, analyse data and implement actionable plans for continuous improvement and cost control.
- Oversee performance management across all levels, including KPI reporting, attendance, development, investigations and disciplinary processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely fulfilment of orders across all channels, maintaining high standards of quality and service.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven leadership experience within a fast‑paced 3PL warehouse environment.
- Strong people management experience, managing multiple layers of leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through delegation and develop high‑performing teams.
- Extensive knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures and best practices.
- Experience with WMS implementation and optimisation.
- Strong understanding of labour planning and operational resource management.
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
- Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels internally and externally.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and food safety standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse systems.
- Experience managing MHE fleet and ensuring compliance.
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