Warehouse Manager
Location: Kent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse operations at their Sittingbourne facility. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, developing the team, and managing inventory and logistics workflows to a high standard.
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive leader with strong warehouse management experience and a passion for creating a safe, organised, and high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring smooth, efficient workflows
*Manage, coach, and develop warehouse staff to achieve performance targets
*Oversee goods-in, goods-out, picking, packing, dispatch, and stock control processes
*Maintain accurate inventory levels through effective stock management systems
*Ensure all health & safety regulations and company policies are followed
*Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity and reduce costs
*Support logistics planning and liaise with transport partners as required
*Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and operational data for reporting
*Manage staffing levels, shift planning, and resource allocation
*Maintain warehouse equipment and ensure facilities are kept to required standards
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
*Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Warehouse Supervisor role
*Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
*Excellent understanding of warehouse processes, stock control, and logistics operations
*Strong working knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
*Ability to analyse operational data and drive improvement initiatives
*Competent user of warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office
*Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
Desirable:
*Experience within FMCG, distribution, manufacturing, or similar environments
*FLT licence(s)
*Knowledge of Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary between £45,000–£55,000 (depending on experience)
*Opportunity to lead a key site within a growing organisation
*Long-term career development potential
*Supportive team culture and modern warehouse environment