Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager Hull Competitive Salary + Benefits Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for your next challenge in a fast–paced FMCG manufacturing environment? We're looking for a dynamic and results–driven Warehouse Manager to lead the Warehousing Operations at our clients Hull manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, storage and supply of materials to production, whilst driving safety, operational excellence, cost savings and continuous improvement across the department. Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you'll lead and develop a skilled multi–disciplinary team operating across shift patterns in a unionised environment, ensuring service levels remain exceptional while supporting the wider business objectives. About the Role As Warehouse Manager, you will take ownership of warehouse operations, intake and dispatch yards, recycling activities, pallet and crate management, and off–site storage facilities. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting production requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day–to–day management of the warehouse, dry goods stores, yards and recycling operationsManaging stock control processes, daily stock checks and investigating stock discrepancies to root causeEnsuring the timely supply of materials to production through effective planning and execution of the 4–hour planDriving OTIF (On Time In Full) performance across warehouse operationsDeveloping and leading a high–performing team through coaching, mentoring and performance managementDelivering daily operational "cockpit" meetings to review priorities, performance and future planningManaging pallet, tray and hire equipment contracts to ensure cost–effective supply and controlIdentifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, particularly around recycling and waste reductionMaintaining compliance with food safety, health & safety, environmental and ethical standardsReviewing and updating SOPs to ensure robust operational controls and complianceManaging all onsite MHE equipment, ensuring maintenance schedules and service records are maintainedWorking collaboratively with Production, Engineering, HR, Finance, Planning and other stakeholder groupsProviding cover for the Intake & Despatch Manager during periods of absence What We're Looking For We're seeking a highly organised logistics professional with strong leadership skills and a proven background in warehousing within a fast–moving manufacturing environment. Essential Requirements Degree qualified or equivalent experience within Warehousing and LogisticsExperience in a Warehouse or Logistics Management positionIOSH Managing Safely, Level 3 Health & Safety qualification, or equivalentExperience managing large teams across multiple shift patternsStrong KPI management and performance reporting experienceExperience working within FMCG, food manufacturing or similarly fast–paced operational environmentsExcellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse management systemsStrong understanding of stock control, process compliance and operational planning Desirable Experience MRP systems experienceAccident investigation and risk assessment trainingExperience leading cross–functional improvement projectsKnowledge of planning, finance, commercial and production functions The Person You'll be: A confident and engaging leaderHighly organised and commercially awarePassionate about developing people and building effective teamsSkilled at influencing stakeholders at all levelsA proactive problem solver with strong analytical skillsComfortable managing change and driving continuous improvementResults–focused with a commitment to operational excellence What Success Looks Like You'll drive performance across: Warehouse & stores optimisationStock accuracy and inventory controlRecycling efficiency and cost reductionLabour utilisation and productivityEquipment and asset managementOTIF delivery to productionHealth, Safety and Food Safety complianceContinuous improvement initiatives Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business where you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact. You'll be part of a senior operational team, helping to shape logistics strategy, improve performance, and develop people while contributing to a culture focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement. Ready to take the next step in your logistics leadership career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.