At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee warehouse operations, manage logistics, and ensure efficient storage of goods.
- Company: Join a supportive and forward-thinking company in Lydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health care, pension, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and influence in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Lead a dynamic team and drive continuous improvement in logistics.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in logistics management and strong leadership skills.
Win-berry is currently recruiting a Permanent Warehouse & Logistics Manager on behalf of our client based in Lydney, Gloucestershire. This pivotal role involves overseeing all inbound and outbound warehouse operations, managing internal material flows, and ensuring the safe and efficient storage of goods both in-house and at external warehouses.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch activities, as well as maintaining inventory control, coordinating deliveries from ports, and supporting continuous process improvements. The role requires close collaboration with production, quality, logistics, and finance teams to optimise warehouse layout, workflows, and stock control systems, including SAP and BDE.
The Warehouse & Logistics Manager will also lead and develop warehouse staff, enforce health and safety standards, and ensure all activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. You will be expected to monitor KPIs, analyse data, and implement initiatives for performance improvement, all within a fast-paced environment that demands resilience, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 5 years of experience in warehousing or logistics management
- Working export knowledge, particularly into Europe
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Experience with WMS, ERP, or MES systems
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills and data analysis proficiency, preferably with Excel
- Willingness to travel to external warehouse sites as required
- Experience in process improvement, space optimisation, and stock control
- Change management experience and resilience
Benefits
- Competitive salary of between £45,000 and £50,000
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Sick Pay
- Pension contributions from day one
- Death in Service cover at four times salary
- Private BUPA medical care
- Cycle to work scheme (post 12 months)
- Employee of the month programme with rewards
- Free breakfast cereals, tea and coffee
Working in this role provides the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, influence continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key part in the organisation's logistics success within a supportive and forward-thinking company environment.
Warehouse and Logistics Manager in Lydney employer: Vester Group Support Services Ltd
Winberry is an exceptional employer that values its engineers by offering competitive salaries, generous overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a company van and private medical insurance. With a dynamic work culture that encourages problem-solving and hands-on engagement, employees are supported in their professional growth while working in a thriving environment across the Midlands and South Wales.
Contact Details:
Vester Group Support Services Ltd Recruitment Team
