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The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of all warehouse processes and functions, ensuring that all inbound, outbound, and inventory related activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with operational deadlines. The role ensures that every consignment is received, processed, stored, and dispatched according to company standards and customer requirements. A key focus of the position is to maintain full compliance with all warehouse related regulatory, safety, and quality standards, ensuring that all procedures, documentation, and working practices meet internal policies as well as external compliance frameworks. The Warehouse Manager is accountable for promoting a safe, organised, and audit ready environment at all times.

How you create impact

• Encourage teamwork, cooperation and a good working atmosphere within the department
• Administer all appropriate disciplinary procedures
• Responsible for monitoring of temperature controlled areas including the use of internal systems
• Management of external storage organisation
• Ensure that there is adequate staffing & cover for holidays & sickness
• Delegate some or all tasks, administrative or operational, as appropriate within the department
• Create and carry out team training using internal SOPs
• Maintain a high level of communication and leadership with the night shift
• Ensure all returns are processed within a reasonable time
• Undertake any other reasonable duties / responsibilities at the request of Direct Line Manager &  Senior Management
• Effective communication with all staff and cooperation within the senior management team
• Work collaboratively with all internal departments to ensure maximum client satisfaction

What we would like you to bring

• Industry experience  ensuring ability to undertake all tasks/responsibilities listed above
  
• Comprehensive understanding of courier and freight operations, including import/export, warehouse, and transport functions, with relevant industry experience.
  
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including team motivation, SOP training delivery, and people management.
  
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, QA standards, GDP regulations, and compliance within transportation and logistics environments.
  
• In-depth knowledge of company in-house systems and strong IT literacy, including advanced use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
• Proven experience in warehouse development, structural layout, and operational optimization.
  
• Strong communication, planning, organizing, and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  
• Pro-active, flexible, and self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt to changing operational demands.

What's in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.