Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Wakefield

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Alternate shift working

Join Yorkshire's Leading Home Improvement Manufacturer

Part of a £60m turnover group, we are one of Yorkshire's leading manufacturers of high-quality home improvement products, including windows, doors, conservatories, orangeries and contemporary extensions.

Our employees are the heart of the business, and we invest in good people, offering career development and training opportunities. We make the best products, offer the best service and work with the best people. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future growth of our group.

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager with a passion for leading teams, driving operational excellence, and creating efficient warehouse environments? We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Warehouse Manager to join us and take responsibility for our warehouse operations, ensuring products are stored, handled and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Warehouse & Transport, you will lead our warehouse function, manage a team of Warehouse Supervisors and Operatives while ensuring the highest standards of safety, organisation, quality and performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys continuous improvement, developing people and delivering operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee all warehouse activities including storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Ensure the safe handling of windows, doors and glass products.
• Maintain accurate stock control and investigate discrepancies.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse processes and workflows.
• Support the implementation and effective use of warehouse management systems.
• Ensure products are delivered efficiently to meet customer and operational requirements.

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team.
• Allocate workloads and monitor performance to achieve operational targets.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and probation management in partnership with HR.
• Coach and develop employees through regular feedback, reviews and training.
• Identify development opportunities and create a culture of continuous improvement.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure all equipment inspections and safety checks are completed.
• Lead compliance with Health & Safety legislation, reporting near misses and RIDDOR incidents where required.
• Ensure all colleagues are provided with and wear the correct PPE.
• Promote and maintain quality standards across all warehouse activities.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience managing a warehouse operation within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• FLT Licence.
• Experience within the windows, doors, glass or construction products sector.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support day-to-day warehouse activities when required.
• A desire to develop yourself and others through ongoing learning and improvement.

Why Join Us?

We believe our people are at the heart of our success. That's why we invest in training, development and creating opportunities for our employees to build long term careers.

If you're looking for a stable role with a growing business where your skills are valued and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

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