Location: Braintree, Essex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Manager on behalf of our client based in Braintree.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional to join a growing business, with clear career progression and the potential to take ownership of both the warehouse and production operations in the future.
Main Purpose of the Role
Responsible for managing the day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and performance across all functions. The role will focus on driving continuous improvement, implementing Lean and 5S methodologies, and delivering KPI-driven performance across the warehouse and logistics operation.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Manage all warehouse operations including goods in, picking, packing, dispatch, and storage
* Oversee inventory management, stock accuracy, and cycle counting
* Lead, manage, and develop the warehouse team
* Monitor team performance, productivity, and attendance
* Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth workflow and on-time delivery
* Implement and manage KPI reporting and performance metrics
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and 5S principles
* Ensure all health & safety standards and procedures are followed
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment
* Liaise with third-party logistics providers where required
Additional Responsibilities
* Support production operations where required, with scope to take on wider operational responsibility
* Act as a key point of contact between warehouse, production, and senior management
* Identify and resolve operational challenges and inefficiencies
* Support business improvement projects and process enhancements
* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader role
* Strong understanding of KPI management, Lean methodologies, and 5S
* Proven experience managing teams within a warehouse or logistics environment
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
* Strong leadership and communication abilities
* IT literate with experience using warehouse or ERP systems
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
* FLT licence (desirable)
* Health & Safety awareness (First Aid / Fire Marshall desirable)
Working Pattern & Benefits
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 13:30 (40 hours per week)
Benefits: Clear career progression, opportunity to progress into wider operational/production management
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance and IT. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
Salary description
£38000.00 - £45000.00 per year