Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager - Aston Clinton

Think Specialist Recruitment are delighted to be working with a growing thriving national award-winning business based near Aylesbury.

Due to exciting growth as a business our client are currently expanding their Warehouse operations and as a result are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join their busy fast-paced team.

This is a full-time permanent role responsible for the overall leadership and performance of a fast-paced 3PL warehouse operation. You will report directly to the Head of Operations and be accountable for delivering operational excellence across all warehouse functions. This position is ideal for a strategic yet hands-on leader, capable of managing multiple priorities, driving continuous improvement, and leading a large operational team through change and growth. You will manage 3 Team Managers, 7 Supervisors, and 25 Operatives, alongside temporary seasonal staff.

This position is a Monday to Friday role working 9am to 5pm. On offer is an annual salary of £44k. You would be working for a growing business, with modern offices and a great company culture.

Duties Include:

Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency by leading, organising, directing, and developing all operational teams.
Oversee all warehouse functions including Goods In, Put Away, Replenishment, pick/pack and despatch
Lead, coach, and develop Team Managers and Supervisors to effectively manage day-to-day operations
Ensure smooth and effective handovers between shifts and departments.
Lead WMS implementation and rollout activity, including process mapping, testing, training, and embedding best practice across the operation.
Plan and allocate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) fleet resources across all departments
Review and plan workflow, staffing levels, space utilisation, and equipment requirements
Manage labour planning, absence, and holiday approvals in line with company policy
Maintain a safe and compliant working environment by enforcing health & safety and legal standards at all times.
Meet regularly with the Head of Operations to review performance, analyse data, and implement actionable plans for continuous improvement and cost control.
Oversee performance management across all levels, including KPI reporting, attendance, development, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
Ensure accurate and timely fulfilment of orders across all channels, maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Candidate requirements:

Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced 3PL warehouse environment.
Strong people management experience, managing multiple layers of leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead through delegation and develop high-performing teams.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, and best practices.
Experience with WMS implementation and optimisation.
Strong understanding of labour planning and operational resource management.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels internally and externally.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and food safety standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse systems.
Experience managing MHE fleet and ensuring compliance.

Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support