Careers: Warehouse Manager

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to develop and lead an efficient, safe, high-performing warehouse that supports the company’s distribution needs. People leadership is key — building a motivated, well-managed team that delivers consistently excellent service. You will ensure the warehouse runs smoothly and safely, meeting quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

The Warehouse Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, supporting business growth, and delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire Warehouse team from Warehouse Lead to Warehouse Operatives — ensuring alignment with company objectives and a high-performance culture.
  • Take full responsibility for all people management in the warehouse, including onboarding, training, performance reviews.
  • Ensure the team is motivated, well-trained, and appropriately staffed to support both day-to-day and peak operational requirements.
  • Recommend, contribute to, and deliver warehouse objectives, strategic plans, and reviews.
  • Prepare and execute action plans to enhance productivity, quality, and service standards while resolving issues and completing audits.
  • Establish, enforce, and evaluate warehouse policies and procedures, including for receiving, inventory management, stock rotation, equipment utilisation, and dispatch.
  • Optimise warehouse layout, stock control, product flow, and handling systems by analysing workflow, space, and equipment requirements.
  • Proactively monitor operational performance using KPIs and implement corrective action plans for underperformance.
  • Oversee warehouse financial objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
  • Manage relationships with external logistics providers, develop and review logistics pricing, contracts, and SLAs.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) audits and regulatory inspections. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and proactively manage operational risk.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including those related to transport, employment, customs, and environmental policies.
  • Manage and optimise Warehouse Management Systems for inventory tracking, order fulfilment, and reporting accuracy.
  • Continuously improve professional knowledge through training, networking, and industry awareness.

Skills and Experience Requirements

  • Proven experience (ideally 5+ years) in warehouse management, ideally gained within a retail environment, with demonstrable success in improving processes, performance, and team capability.
  • Strong people management skills, with a track record of building, leading, and developing effective teams.
  • Experience using WMS/ERP systems to drive accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
  • Excellent change management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
  • Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control.

·       High attention to detail, initiative, and a proactive approach.

  • Trustworthy, dependable, and takes pride in the organisation, warehouse and performance.
  • At Green Sheep Group, we're dedicated to creating safe, stylish, and sustainable products that parents love and babies adore.

  • Our team is what makes us, and we can only achieve our goals by working with ambitious and talented people so if this sounds like you, read on!

  • Snuz leads the way in sleep solutions and The Little Green Sheep champions organic excellence, we're a flock you'll be proud to join.

Why work at GSG?

Green Sheep Group offers a rewarding work environment with flexible working options including flexi-hours and early Friday finishes.

Our benefits prioritise well-being, work-life balance, and family support, ensuring our team feels valued and connected including: 

  • An Employee Assistance Programme with group life insurance, access to a 24/7 GP and mental, emotional, and physical well-being support for you and your family. 
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, including supporting new parents with NCT classes and Paediatric First Aid training. 
  • Frequent team building events and socials that keeps our flock close-knit and energised.
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