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Warehouse Manager

Woodstock Trading Co
Full-time
On-site
Hereford, United Kingdom

Do you want to work for a family run company going through an exciting stage of growth, that really cares about you and offers excellent benefits?

This role is Monday to Friday with Bank Holidays off, along with a Christmas closure and your birthday off.

Woodstock Trading Company is a Bathroom furniture company supplying retail customers across the UK.

We pride ourselves on high levels of service, product innovation and excellent facilities which has enabled us to grow at a rapid pace.

Woodstock is a business with ambition to grow and be a key disrupter in the market, setting the standard on how business is done.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join our business in an exiting period of growth.

What will you do?

Reporting directly to the Head of Logistics you will be responsible for the full range of product movements from receipt through to preparation for delivery. Operating in one of the largest distribution facilities in Hereford you will have the ability to deliver world class customer service.

As one of the most senior people on site, your time will be split between monitoring of business metrics and being on the warehouse floor engaging with the team and ensuring proactive management of any situation that arises.

The Warehouse Manager, supported by a team warehouse colleagues, is responsible for ensuring high levels of service and safety within the shift they operate and ensuring a complete working synergy with the Nightshift and Transport team and ensuring the facility and equipment is maintained in line with statutory requirements.

Develop Supervisors to ensure high standards of service and availability for customers. Drive productivity, cost efficiency, health and safety, and performance targets. Adapt to volume changes to maintain timely servicing of our retail customer base. Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives and nurture talent for future growth.

The person undertaking this role must have previous experience of working in a Management position within a Warehouse and logistics environment, with a proven track record of delivering high levels of performance, while maintaining excellent colleague engagement.

Previous experience of managing change initiatives and understanding of continuous improvement principles are vital attributes for the person undertaking this role.

Key relationships include Transport Management, Customer Success Teams, Purchasing, R&D, Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, support, and develop a team of Supervisors in a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitor business metrics and engage with the warehouse team to proactively address any issues.
  • Ensure high standards of service and safety throughout the shift.
  • Collaborate closely with the Nightshift and Transport teams to maintain operational synergy.
  • Set and maintain KPI targets, focusing on on-time and in-full delivery.
  • Drive productivity, cost efficiency, health and safety initiatives, and performance metrics.
  • Foster colleague engagement and support development plans.
  • Champion diversity and inclusion while nurturing talent for future growth.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of product quality and address post-delivery issues.
  • Lead change initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams for compliance.
  • Who You Are

    We’re looking for a candidate with:

  • Previous management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, demonstrating a strong track record of performance and colleague engagement.
  • Experience in managing change initiatives and a solid understanding of continuous improvement principles.
  • A full UK driving license and a degree, with ongoing professional development.
  • Proven experience managing operational budgets exceeding £1 million and overseeing a warehouse operation of 100,000 square feet.
  • Strong skills in stock and inventory management, quality control, and conducting investigations or performance meetings.
  • Excellent financial planning and budget management abilities, alongside effective presentation and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and familiarity with stock management systems, WMS, and ERP tools.
  • The Benefits

    With a culture of real reward and recognition, we want to see our employees grow, develop and be part of our journey going forward.

    • 23 days’ holiday with 1 day on or around your birthday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing by an additional 2 days with length of service.

    • Christmas closure

    • Private Medical Insurance

    • Employee Assistance Programme

    • Fantastic company culture

    • Free food and drinks on site

    • Employee discounts

    • Company events

    If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic warehouse team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our journey.

    Ready to Apply? If you are ready to join a company that values its employees and provides a supportive work environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for the Warehouse Operative position, and you could be the next addition to our dedicated team at Woodstock!

    Please Note: This role is being recruited internally, and we do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. If we choose to work with a recruitment agency, consent must be obtained from our People Team before any CVs are submitted. CVs received without prior agreement will be considered free, and we reserve the right to engage with these candidates directly without payment of fees.