Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Job Description

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Lydney
Up to £52,000 - negotiable for the right experience

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take responsibility for its warehousing, materials and logistics operations based in Lydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager from a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly fast-paced environment to take ownership of a busy operation spanning two warehouse facilities and the wider logistics function. You'll lead an established Warehouse team alongside Logistics Coordinators, overseeing internal and external warehousing, stock and material movements, transport and 3PL activity.

This role would suit a strong operational people manager who combines hands-on warehouse leadership with solid logistics experience, ideally including transport, 3PLs and international shipping. You'll need excellent control of inventory, materials and warehouse capacity, alongside the ability to develop teams, improve processes and drive greater efficiency across both Warehouse and Logistics operations.

This is what you'll be doing

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the on-site warehouse, with responsibility for a team of Warehouse and Logistics employees.
• Managing the relationship and operational activity with an external warehouse facility, ensuring stock is transferred effectively between locations as internal capacity changes.
• Maintaining visibility and control of warehouse capacity and space utilisation, anticipating constraints and coordinating stock movements accordingly.
• Overseeing the complete flow of materials through the operation, from goods-in and raw material storage through Production, finished goods storage and final dispatch.
• Managing the storage and movement of a varied range of materials and finished products including bales, bulk bags, pallets and jumbo rolls.
• Maintaining accurate inventory and stock movement information across SAP and the company's MRP systems, ensuring physical stock and system records remain aligned.
• Working closely with Production and wider Supply Chain teams to understand material requirements, manufacturing schedules and upcoming capacity demands.
• Overseeing inbound and outbound transport activity, working with carriers, hauliers and third-party logistics providers to maintain reliable and cost-effective service.
• Monitoring inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes and investigation of discrepancies, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Leading, motivating and developing the Warehouse and Logistics team through regular 1:1s, performance management, coaching, KPI setting and ongoing development.
• Establishing and monitoring operational KPIs across warehouse performance, inventory, service and efficiency.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse layouts, processes, systems and material movements to improve safety, efficiency and cost.
• Supporting international logistics requirements including customs clearance and road and sea freight, ensuring appropriate documentation and processes are followed.
• Working cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain and other operational departments to identify constraints, resolve issues and maintain the effective movement of materials throughout the site.

The experience you'll bring

• Strong experience managing a warehouse operation within Manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• Previous responsibility for leading and developing Warehouse or Logistics teams, with demonstrable experience across 1:1s, performance management, coaching and KPI management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, materials management and stock accuracy, with the ability to maintain control across multiple stock movements and locations.
• Experience managing warehouse capacity and space constraints, with the ability to plan proactively around changing Production and storage requirements.
• Strong systems capability with previous experience using ERP/MRP and/or Warehouse Management Systems; SAP experience would be highly advantageous.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and operational data to monitor stock, capacity and warehouse performance.
• Demonstrable experience delivering continuous improvement, improving warehouse processes, efficiency and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple operational departments.
• Experience working with 3PLs, hauliers or external warehouse providers would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of international shipping, customs clearance, road/sea freight or Incoterms would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience within pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing would be particularly advantageous.

And this is what you'll get in return

• Salary up to £52,000 - with flexibility for the right candidate
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working hours - typically either 7am - 3pm OR 8am - 4pm Mon - Frid
• Annual Bonus
• Up to 7.5% matched pension
• Employee Assistance Programme - Professional Development and paid training
• Employee Recognition Rewards
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking onsite
• Permanent position with an established manufacturing organisation

Are you interested?

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this Warehouse & Logistics Manager position, apply today by sending your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can't respond to every applicant. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you've not been successful on this occasion. Please check our website for other opportunities.