Warehouse Manager

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to join a thriving business who supply the automotive sector, located just outside Banbury, in Chipping Warden. This is a hands-on role, leading and supporting a team of up to 15 staff while ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse. You will play a key role in fostering a positive, collaborative team culture and maintaining high operational standards. Responsibilities will include overseeing Goods In, Despatch, Storage, Inventory Management, Warehouse Health & Safety, and the effective management of warehouse equipment. This is a full-time, permanent position, typically working Monday to Thursday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm and Friday 9.15 am to 5.15 pm. The role offers a competitive salary of 35,000 to 40,000, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Warehouse Manager:

• Monitor daily warehouse performance against KPIs and report to the Operations Manager
• Engage with the team to identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions
• Maintain accurate inventory in SAP, investigating and resolving stock discrepancies
• Oversee stock counts, ensuring full annual coverage and leading external audits
• Manage goods-in discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Finance
• Resolve stock issues and implement corrective actions with the warehouse team
• Optimise warehouse space and manage capacity proactively
• Oversee overtime, attendance, and holiday approvals in line with HR policies
• Foster positive employee relations and manage day-to-day team matters
• Lead investigations into performance, conduct, attendance, and workplace issues
• Ensure staff are fully trained, with up-to-date Health & Safety compliance records
• Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and implement improvement plans
• Accurately calculate and manage monthly bonus payments
• Develop SOPs and policies to support a strong safety culture
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and enforce safe working practices
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Support warehouse improvement projects and ad-hoc initiatives
• Work with internal teams on a daily basis
• Work additional hours as required to meet business needs

Key Skills Required for the Warehouse Manager:

• Strong warehouse management experience
• Experience warehouse systems ideally SAP including PBV and RF Scanning
• Experience in motivating and managing a small team
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Adaptable in a changing environment with a flexible approach
• Experience in managing best practice in H&S and warehouse procedures
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator
• Able to work in a fast paced pressurised environment
• Excellent analytical, reporting and presenting skills
• Forklift experience
• Own transport essential due to location

What's in it for you?

• Salary 35,000 to 40,000
• Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday
• Training and development
• Modern facilities
• Free parking