Warehouse Manager in Halesowen

Headstock Group is seeking a talented Warehouse Manager to help develop its team. Working in a fast-paced environment, the role provides an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of tasks with some of the world’s leading musical equipment brands.

Location: Office based (Halesowen, West Midlands)
Working Hours: Mon – Fri 08:00 to 16:00
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About Us:
Headstock Group is the owner of the Laney Amplification and HH Audio brands and the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for Ibanez, DiMarzio, Truetone, Tama, Zildjian, Vic Firth & Aquarian Drumheads. Driven by a passion for music-making and sound since 1967, the Headstock Group prides itself on a portfolio of outstanding products. A role at Headstock Group is one in which enthusiasm, humour, creativity, opinion, and trust are encouraged. We create a safe and positive working environment where all team members are treated with respect and confidence.

The Role:
As the lead for the UK Warehouse, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for the integrity and operational performance for all activities in and from the Company's UK based warehouse to include inventory control, receiving & despatch, service, UK production/QA and Guitar QC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the warehouse in compliance with the company’s policies and strategy
• Oversee inbound & outbound stock, warehousing and efficient space utilisation.
• Manage stock control and ERP data accuracy.
• Key liaison with logistics partners and customers.
• Line management of warehouse, production and QC staff
• Management of all warehouse aspects of the periodic and annual stocktake.
• Maintaining all aspects of health and safety, hygiene and security within the warehouse.

Candidate Profile:

• Fluent in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Multiple years’ experience in Warehouse Management
• Excellent leader with a proven record in staff management
• Excellent administrative and analytical skills, with an eye for detail
• Efficient workflow management skills with the ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proven success in both independent and collaborative team environments

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A UK resident
• Strong IT literacy
• Competent writing skills and numeracy, supported by Maths and English qualifications to a minimum of Grade C/4 at GCSE level or equivalent
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Forklift Truck license.

Beneficial Skills and Qualifications:

• IPAF certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Fire Marshall qualified
• Managing Safely Health and Safety Certification

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with world-renowned music brands
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A flexible approach to working hours, where possible
• A staff discount scheme on our catalogue of products
• An Employee Assistance Programme, offering support across a range of areas
• Mental Health first aiders
• A relaxed dress code
• A fantastic coffee machine
• Free car parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Headstock Group is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical and mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.