At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee warehouse operations and manage logistics for efficient goods storage and flow.
- Company: Join a supportive and forward-thinking company in Lydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical care, pension contributions, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence key logistics success in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Lead a dynamic team and drive continuous improvement in logistics.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in warehousing or logistics management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Lydney
Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days/2 nights), 5.30 - 5.30, 7 cycles followed by 18 consecutive days rest
Salary: Up to £50k
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 & Logistics Manager in Lydney employer: Win-Berry
Join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in Merthyr Tydfil, where you will thrive in a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a Production Operations Manager, you will benefit from a collaborative work environment that prioritises employee development and offers genuine opportunities for career progression, alongside a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while working with a diverse team committed to innovation and quality.
