Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Fareham

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

This well-established aircraft manufacturer and industry and service equipment supplier are looking for an experienced, customer-focused and commercially aware Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead logistics operations at a key aerospace customer site in Portsmouth. This family owned company is a leader in Industry, designing and developing value-added solutions for its industrial partners and has big ambitions for the UK.

Reporting directly to the UK Logistics Manager, this role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day performance of warehousing, inventory management, production logistics and MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) support activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, customer service and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the transition and growth of the operation, building strong customer relationships and leading a team capable of delivering world-class logistics solutions within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Benefits

• competitive salary of up to £60K + Competitive Pension and Life Assurance package + Company contribution healthcare support scheme + Free on-site car parking.
• 25 days annual leave after qualifying service + Career development in UK and across the Group.

COMPANY

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager role offers the exciting opportunity to work for a true leader in industry working with some of the biggest names in UK manufacturing.

Additionally;

• the only Tier 1 aerospace supplier that is also an aircraft manufacturer
• have 6 UK sites alongside multiple sites internationally
• have an ambitious long term vision for growth

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and manage all warehouse and logistics activities across the customer site.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of materials.
• Deliver operational performance against agreed customer and internal KPIs.
• Maintain excellent inventory accuracy, material traceability and stock control standards.
• Ensure operational readiness to support both production and MRO activities.
• Monitor and manage operational performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Customer Relationship Management

• Act as the primary operational interface for the customer.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.
• Ensure customer commitments, contractual obligations and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Lead operational review meetings and performance discussions.
• Resolve operational issues promptly and professionally.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service, efficiency and value creation.

Operational Growth & Mobilisation

• Support the launch, implementation and integration of new logistics activities.
• Work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to develop logistics solutions.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate resources, systems, facilities and equipment to support operational growth.
• Ensure successful mobilisation of new customer requirements with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

People Leadership & Development

• Recruit, lead, coach and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Set clear objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and support individual development planning.
• Promote engagement, teamwork and accountability.
• Champion training, cross-skilling and succession planning across the operation.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, safety and continuous development.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and best practice methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, inventory performance and service delivery.
• Analyse operational data and KPIs to drive informed decision-making.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support wider business improvement and transformation projects.

Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company and customer quality, health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe working practices are consistently applied.
• Support compliance with AS9100, ISO standards and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and audit readiness.
• Lead investigations into incidents, non-conformances and corrective actions where required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Significant experience within warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Proven management experience within a customer-facing logistics environment.
• Strong experience managing Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers and logistics service contracts.
• Experience leading operational teams and developing high-performance cultures.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management, material flow, inventory control and logistics processes.
• Demonstrable experience managing performance through KPIs and operational metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and warehouse management systems.

Desirable

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Aerospace, aviation, defence or advanced manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience supporting Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operations.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
• Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement qualification.
• Experience of operational start-ups, business transitions or logistics mobilisation projects.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Leadership & Team Development
• Commercial Awareness
• Strategic Thinking
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager role is a pivotal role in the UK growth of the company and as such requires a driven individual

Benefits (again)

• Once again The Warehouse & Logistics Manager role offers a competitive salary of up to £60K + Competitive Pension and Life Assurance package + Company contribution healthcare support scheme + Free on-site car parking.+ 25 days annual leave after qualifying service + Career development in UK and across the Group.