Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Our client is a global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, they help to build a better world. They are focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.

They are looking for a proactive and experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to lead their Panel Picking Operations team. This role is key to ensuring orders are picked accurately, efficiently, and on time to meet dispatch schedules. You will be responsible for driving productivity, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

This role is 08 00, Monday to Friday 40hrs per week.

Job Description

Warehouse Operations and HSE Compliance:

• Oversee daily picking activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring correct use of PPE at all times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and warehouse organisation.

Team Leadership and Performance:

• Lead, motivate, and support the panel picking team to achieve performance targets.
• Monitor productivity and drive improvements in On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Conduct performance reviews, appraisals, and development planning.
• Manage attendance and address performance issues in line with company procedures.

Operational Management:

• Supervise and coordinate daily panel picking operations.
• Ensure orders are picked accurately and within required timeframes.
• Investigate and resolve picking discrepancies and operational issues.
• Liaise with inbound, replenishment, and dispatch teams for smooth workflow.
• Ensure clear communication between shifts and management.

Stock and Inventory Control:

• Maintain accurate stock levels and oversee inventory flow.
• Support stock checks, cycle counts, and inventory control activities.
• Optimise warehouse space and minimise product damage.
• Improve efficiency by reducing mixed product storage.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Act as a key link between warehouse, planning, production, and dispatch teams.
• Ensure seamless coordination to meet production schedules and customer demands.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure traceability and adherence to warehouse systems.
• Monitor correct packaging, labelling, and dispatch processes.
• Conduct periodic audits of pre-picked and loaded goods.
• Promote FIFO practices to reduce customer complaints and credit notes.

Qualifications

What They re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career development.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• The chance to be part of a global industry leader.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute / relocate: Wrexham, LL14 5NT reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience: Warehouse 3 years (preferred)