Warehouse Manager

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to join a thriving business who supply the automotive sector, located just outside Banbury, in Chipping Warden.

This is a hands-on role, leading and supporting a team of up to 15 staff while ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

You will play a key role in fostering a positive, collaborative team culture and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities will include overseeing Goods In, Despatch, Storage, Inventory Management, Warehouse Health & Safety, and the effective management of warehouse equipment.

This is a full-time, permanent position, typically working Monday to Thursday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm and Friday 9.15 am to 5.15 pm.

The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Warehouse Manager:

• Monitor daily warehouse performance against KPIs and report to the Operations Manager


• Engage with the team to identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions


• Maintain accurate inventory in SAP, investigating and resolving stock discrepancies


• Oversee stock counts, ensuring full annual coverage and leading external audits


• Manage goods-in discrepancies in collaboration with Purchasing and Finance


• Resolve stock issues and implement corrective actions with the warehouse team


• Optimise warehouse space and manage capacity proactively


• Oversee overtime, attendance, and holiday approvals in line with HR policies


• Foster positive employee relations and manage day-to-day team matters


• Lead investigations into performance, conduct, attendance, and workplace issues


• Ensure staff are fully trained, with up-to-date Health & Safety compliance records


• Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and implement improvement plans


• Accurately calculate and manage monthly bonus payments


• Develop SOPs and policies to support a strong safety culture


• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and enforce safe working practices


• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence


• Support warehouse improvement projects and ad-hoc initiatives


• Work with internal teams on a daily basis


• Work additional hours as required to meet business needs

Key Skills Required for the Warehouse Manager:

• Strong warehouse management experience


• Experience warehouse systems ideally SAP including PBV and RF Scanning


• Experience in motivating and managing a small team


• Competent in Microsoft Office


• Adaptable in a changing environment with a flexible approach


• Experience in managing best practice in H&S and warehouse procedures


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail


• Confident communicator


• Able to work in a fast paced pressurised environment


• Excellent analytical, reporting and presenting skills


• Forklift experience


• Own transport essential due to location

What's in it for you?

• Salary £35,000 to £40,000


• Monday to Friday


• 25 days holiday


• Training and development


• Modern facilities


• Free parking