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Warehouse Manager
Job Posted: 19 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Margate, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Warehouse Manager
📍 Location: Margate, Kent
🕒 Hours: Mon-Fri, Day Shift (flexibility required)
💰 Salary: £38,000-£40,000
📄 Contract: Permanent
Are you a confident, hands-on warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment?
Do you enjoy bringing structure, motivation, and high standards to a team?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
We're looking for a Warehouse Manager to take ownership of our warehouse operations-from goods-in and storage to dispatch and stock accuracy. Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you'll be the driving force behind an efficient, safe, and well-coordinated warehouse operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, supportive business where you'll have real autonomy and the chance to shape how the warehouse runs.
🧭 About the Role
As Warehouse Manager, you'll be the backbone of our operation, ensuring a smooth flow of materials and efficient dispatch of finished goods. You'll work closely with Production, Planning, Transport, and Procurement to keep everything running like clockwork.
👥 Leadership Responsibilities
👨🏭 Lead and support the warehouse team across goods-in, stock, and dispatch
📅 Plan, allocate, and adjust labour to meet daily operational demand
🗣️ Deliver daily briefings and coaching
🕒 Manage attendance, holidays, and performance
📚 Support training and staff development📈 Operational Excellence
🚚 Oversee outbound planning to ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) dispatch
📦 Maintain accurate stock levels and regular stock counts
🖥️ Ensure Sage/ERP systems reflect real-time, accurate inventory
📊 Own warehouse KPIs including stock accuracy, order fulfilment & stock loss
🔄 Work closely with Production, Planning & Transport for full alignment
📝 Produce weekly and monthly performance reports🎓 Training & Skills Development
🎯 Ensure all staff are trained (FLT, manual handling, systems)
🔍 Identify skill gaps and coordinate upskilling
📋 Maintain a detailed training matrix🏭 Warehouse Standards
❄️ Oversee cold store operations for product quality and efficiency
🏷️ Ensure accurate booking-in, labelling, rotation & pick accuracy
🧼 Maintain a clean, organised warehouse aligned with GMP & 5S
🔐 Ensure safe, compliant storage of raw materials and finished goods
📂 Keep all documentation audit-ready🛡️ Health & Safety
🦺 Lead by example in safety standards
📄 Conduct and record risk assessments
🧤 Enforce correct PPE and manual handling practice
✔️ Maintain readiness for internal & external audits⭐ What You Bring
✔️ Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or Team Leader (FMCG/manufacturing)
✔️ Strong understanding of stock control, food safety & traceability
✔️ Confident with warehouse systems and ERP platforms
✔️ Counterbalance forklift licence required
✔️ HGV licence preferred
✔️ A positive, hands-on leadership style
✔️ Highly organised, calm under pressure, and detail-focused🌟 Why Join Us?
🤝 Supportive operations team
📈 A growing, stable business
🧠 Autonomy to shape warehouse standards
🎯 A role where your decisions directly impact performance
🚀 Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team📬 Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're a motivated, disciplined warehouse professional ready for your next challenge - we'd love to hear from you!
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