Warehouse Manager

CO6, Wormingford, Essex

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Warehouse Manager

Location: Colchester, CO6

Salary: Dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm (45 hours per week including unpaid break)

About the Role:

A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead its warehouse operations. As Warehouse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of warehouse and distribution activities.

As the site is located in an area with limited public transport links, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Benefits:

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Enhanced sick pay after one year of service
Pension scheme
Staff discount on products
Employee discount platform
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support
Free onsite parking
PPE provided
Uniform provided

Key responsibilities:

Oversee all day-to-day warehouse operations, overseeing goods-in, storage, order picking, and product dispatch.
Manage and develop a high-performing warehouse team, promoting accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate stock control, driving FIFO/FEFO compliance and excellent inventory visibility.
Champion food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, keeping the site audit-ready at all times.
Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure efficient and reliable transport operations.
Turn production plans into effective picking and dispatch schedules, proactively managing risks and priorities.
Drive the use of OrderWise and support the transition to streamlined, paperless processes.
Identify and deliver improvements in stock accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction.

Requirements:

Valid right to work in the UK
Previous warehouse management experience within a food manufacturing or fresh produce environment.
Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating warehouse teams.
Strong knowledge of warehouse systems (WMS/ERP), stock control, and FIFO/FEFO processes.
Food Safety Level 3 and forklift licences are a bonus.
Comfortable making decisions and leading in a fast-paced operational environment
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset

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