Warehouse and Logistics Manager

About the Company

Join our dynamic team at our Stonehouse, Gloucestershire factory to lead and manage all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and despatch of finished goods, while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service at our main production facility and oversee our 3PL operation in Somerset.

About the Role

As a Warehouse and Logistics Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading a team to achieve performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain compliance with legal and environmental standards.
• Warehouse Operations
• Oversee daily warehouse activities at STO including goods-in, storage, picking and despatch.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock integrity.
• Implement and monitor warehouse layout and space optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Implement Cycle counting at STO.
• Ensure 3PL compliance: Lead daily calls to ensure timely flow of information/data and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Weekly in place meetings, with defined agenda.
• Logistics & Distribution
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics to meet delivery schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers & transport providers to coordinate shipments.
• Review & implement improvement opportunities.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, train, and develop warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.
• Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
• Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, and holiday cover.
• Systems & Reporting
• Use ERP tools to track inventory and performance.
• Generate reports on KPIs, stock level accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and logistics functions.
• Part of STO Leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse and logistics management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of UK transport and logistics regulations.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in warehouse and logistics management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of UK transport and logistics regulations.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CILT, NVQ in Logistics Operations).
• Experience with lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift licence or similar certifications.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: [Insert Salary Range]

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.