Warehouse Manager

Role Overview

This important role requires a committed individual who will gain a thorough understanding of the company products, Supply Chain and Operations. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach.

The successful Warehouse Manager will have previous experience in a similar role with team leadership experience. Those from a Stores and Despatch background will be considered especially if gained within a manufacturing environment. You will be used to different ERP tools, capable in Excel, Word, an effective communicator, organised and agile.

Warehouse Manager Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £41,000 (dependant on experience)


• Hours: you are able to work 8:00am – 4:00pm or 7:00am – 3:00pm (or a mix of both), with an early finish on Friday’s


• The chance to join a very successful and growing business


• Up to 10.5% company pension


• Company bonus


• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)


• Cash health plan

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Warehouse Manager Candidate Requirements – but not limited to

• The Warehouse Manager will have previous experience from a similar role with some leadership experience.


• Previous experience with a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.


• You will be IT literate - ERP systems experience will be at advantage.


• Ideally you will have previously worked in a demanding warehouse environment with automated storage and enjoy a ‘hands on’ approach.


• Hold a driving license.


• Forklift license preferred (training can be provided).

Warehouse Manager Key Responsibilities – but not limited to

• Responsible for leading and motivating the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. To include, receiving goods to Stores and delivery to point of requirement according to scheduled and other demands & for Packing, Despatch and Shipping operations.


• Ensure inbound On-Time In-Fill is maximized through prompt and accurate goods receipt. Positively influence Sales On-Time In-Fill through making available raw materials and parts, right time and right place and pulling through Sales Orders to meet customer delivery targets.


• Effective management of stock holding ensuring optimisation of warehouse locations to support the smooth flow of materials and goods to the point of use and outbound shipment of sales orders.


• Line management responsibility for the Warehouse team including, return to work meetings, team morale, KPI creation, performance reviews and appraisals meetings.


• Develop strong relationships with company stakeholders globally - work effectively to support strategic customers.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994