Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager - InPost/Menzies Distribution

Location: Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Droitwich WR9 0LW
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
Hours: Between 08:00am - 17:00pm
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 Per Annum (dependent upon experience)

At InPost/Menzies Distribution, we are a leading provider of logistics and distribution services, delivering parcels for high street and online brands across the UK. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Warehouse Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse facilities.

Role Overview
As the Warehouse Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of our parcel operations. Reporting directly to the Depot Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team and ensuring all warehouse activities run smoothly and efficiently. In the absence of the Depot Manager, you will step into their role, maintaining the high standards and operational efficiency that are central to our business success.

You will manage a diverse team, including:

• 4 Supervisors
• 3 Team Leaders
• 2 Admin Staff
• 20 Warehouse Operatives

This role requires someone with a strategic mindset and the ability to lead and motivate teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be expected to implement continuous improvements, monitor performance metrics, and ensure a high level of service delivery to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and support a team across a 24/7 operational environment, ensuring performance goals are met.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety across the team.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operational requirements of the warehouse, including rota management, staff scheduling, and the planning of resources.
• Performance Management: Conduct performance reviews, set targets, and ensure staff are trained to perform their roles to a high standard.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in operational efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve operational challenges promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery.
• Staff Development: Oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing training to ensure staff are capable, motivated, and equipped for their roles.

What We’re Looking For

• Management Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of management experience in a similar role within logistics or distribution.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in distribution or logistics is essential, and knowledge of the parcel industry would be an advantage.
• Health & Safety Expertise: A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• IT Proficiency: Competence in using IT systems and Microsoft Office to manage operations and report on key performance indicators.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to motivate, manage, and develop teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Annual Pay Awards
• 31 Days Annual Leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Pension Scheme with up to 4x Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote health and wellbeing
• Eye Care Benefits
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities

At InPost/Menzies Distribution, we are committed to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment. As a Warehouse Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our operations and make a significant impact on our continued success. If you have a passion for operational excellence and are ready to lead a team to achieve outstanding results, we invite you to apply.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.   

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.