🚀 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!
Apply today and take the next step in your career
