Assistant Warehouse Logistics Manager
About the Role
As an Assistant Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you will support the effective day-to-day running of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials to meet business and customer requirements. Working closely with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you will help lead and develop a team of operators, drive operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, health & safety, and environmental performance, while contributing to audits, projects, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to make a tangible impact on operational excellence and team development within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day management of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of goods across the site.
- Champion a positive health, safety, and environmental culture, promoting best practice and compliance at all times.
- Assist in driving operational performance by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise resources.
- Build strong relationships with third-party logistics and transport providers to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Help maintain high standards of inventory accuracy, stock control, and warehouse utilisation.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team operating within a fast-paced 24/7 environment, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), using data and insights to support operational improvements and business objectives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Finance, IT, Health & Safety, Facilities, and HR to deliver business goals.
- Support workforce planning activities, including shift rotas, payroll administration, and holiday management.
- Contribute to audits, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse and logistics performance.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum of 2 years experience within a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment, with responsibility for goods-in, stock control, logistics, and third-party transport providers.
- A minimum 2 years’ experience managing, developing and teams across operator and line leader levels across varying shift patterns
- A proven track record of delivering operational improvements through the effective use of KPIs and performance metrics.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with a proven ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise performance, and reduce costs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
- A hands-on approach, coupled with the ability to make sound operational decisions and take ownership of challenges.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering operational excellence.
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- The ambition and drive to develop as a future leader within a critical operational function.
Desired Criteria:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Warehouse Management.
- Experience with inventory management and ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
- Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement practices.
To learn more about the company and to apply online,
Completed application forms must be received online before
5:00pm on 21st September 2026
Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.
We are an equal opportunities employer
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