Warehouse Manager, Northampton

Basic Salary

Up to £45,000, dependent on your relevant experience.

Benefits

• Bonus
• 4% Company Pension
• 33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays

Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Commutable Locations

Milton Keynes, St Neots, Northampton, Luton, Rushden, Wellingborough, Newport Pagnell, Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford, Ampthill, Flitwick.

Job Description

Do you want full autonomy to run the warehouse at our manufacturing facility in Bedford? We manufacture machinery and equipment, so as our Warehouse Manager you will help us drive stock accuracy for better inventory and control inbound and outbound deliveries by working closely with logistics, manufacturing and external customers.

This role is a warehouse manager in an engineering and manufacturing environment. You will lead your team in the warehouse, controlling and managing everything. You will ensure accurate inventory so production targets are achieved on time and in full (OTIF).

Internally, you will work closely with all areas including production, engineering, supply‑chain, procurement and after‑sales.

Your team in the warehouse (currently nine direct reports) will look to you to drive and motivate them, setting clear goals and objectives for health & safety, hygiene and efficiencies through reliable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the full warehouse operation, managing KPIs, driving optimisation, processes and procedures and ensuring adherence to H&S and regulations.
• Oversee all inbound and outbound operations efficiently through the WMS and ERP system.
• Hold accountability for stock inventory levels.
• Support, cross‑train and develop your warehouse team.

Your Background

• Previously managed, or led a warehouse or similar.
• Understand the challenges and pressures of a manufacturing, production or industrial engineering environment.
• Very competent with ERP, Warehouse Management and KANBAN systems.
• Hold an articulated forklift license and a full UK driving license.

The Company

We are an OEM, designing and manufacturing our own machinery and equipment. We are part of a much larger global group.

Prospects

• Succession plan within the Supply‑Chain department and group opportunities available.

Diversity & Equality

We embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Reference

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