Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Warehouse & Logistics ManagerLocation: Great YarmouthContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive, DOEHours: Full-timeWe are seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead and optimise warehouse, stores, goods-in/goods-out and logistics operations within a fast-moving manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for strategic oversight of the warehouse function, ensuring stock accuracy, efficient material flow, cost-effective logistics and high-performing operational standards across the department.This role requires strong leadership, proactive problem-solving and the ability to improve processes, drive performance and support production and customer demands. You will oversee day-to-day operational activity while also contributing to long-term planning and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse, logistics and dispatch teams, overseeing daily planning, workload allocation and resource management.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, compliance and housekeeping while driving a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Own stock accuracy and ERP alignment, managing cycle counts, stock investigations, requisitions, returns and documentation. Ensure efficient picking, kitting, replenishment and stores layout, while identifying excess or slow-moving stock to support inventory strategy.
• Manage all goods-in, inspection, booking-in and despatch processes, ensuring orders are picked, packed and shipped on time. Oversee transport planning, freight providers, delivery documentation and packaging material levels.
• Maintain a safe and compliant warehouse and yard environment, ensuring effective waste, pallet and space control, and conducting risk assessments, audits and corrective actions.

Skills & Experience Required (Essential)

• Management or senior supervisory experience in warehousing, stores or logistics
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and oversee a busy operational workload
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and literacy capabilities
• Experience using ERP or warehouse systems (Sage desirable)
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Proven track record of process improvement and driving operational efficiency

Additional Requirements

• Forklift operation essential (licence desirable; training can be provided)
• Full UK driving licence

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