Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Bradford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Warehouse & Logistics Manager Bradford (BD7)

Location: Two warehouses on the same industrial estate
Hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional flexibility to meet business needs
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Reporting To: Operations Director

About Debar

Debar is a leading UK manufacturer and designer of high-quality bifold door hardware solutions supplying customers across the UK and internationally. We are a growing ambitious and forward-thinking manufacturing business investing in operational excellence digitalisation and customer service.

As part of our continued growth we are now looking for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take ownership of our warehouse and transport operations across two sites in Bradford.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and capable Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead organise and continuously improve our warehouse and logistics operations.

You will be responsible for:

Managing two warehouses on the same industrial estate (both of a manageable scale)

Leading supporting and developing the warehouse team (Approx. team of 8)

Reviewing and improving warehouse processes including picking packing and dispatch

Taking responsibility for in-house transport including route planning and Operators Licence responsibilities

Managing relationships with external logistics partners (pallet networks couriers and freight providers)

Supporting compliant export shipping including required documentation and working with customs agents where

needed

Setting monitoring and improving key performance metrics such as OTIF picking accuracy and delivery performance

Managing and monitoring stock and location accuracy

Working cross-department to resolve queries or issues

Overseeing health and safety standards within the warehouse including FLT operations and compliance with relevant

regulations

Managing the company car and van fleet (1 x 18T Rigid) including MOTs servicing schedules insurance compliance

incidents/accidents and related administration

Working closely with Production Sales and other departments to ensure smooth and reliable order fulfilment

Supporting Debars move towards more digital and structured warehouse and logistics processes

Our aim is to build a well-organised efficient and reliable warehouse and logistics operation that consistently delivers for our customers.

Essential Experience & Skills

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Extensive experience managing a warehouse in a manufacturing or distribution environment

Existing Level 3 CPC Qualification or equivalent

Valid Full UK Drivers Licence with no criminal convictions related to transport/logistic offences (CPC requirement)

Strong knowledge of picking packing and stock control processes

Experience managing or working closely with in-house transport and understanding Operators Licence responsibilities

Experience working with external logistics providers (pallet networks couriers freight forwarders)

Experience with export shipping and associated documentation

Proven ability to lead manage and develop a warehouse team

A data-driven leader with experience setting and monitoring KPIs to understand performance

Practical experience using an ERP or WMS system in conjunction with handheld scanners plus the ability to navigate

systems to investigate issues and resolve transactional errors ( e.g. Business Central or similar)

Experience overseeing warehouse health & safety and FLT operations

Experience managing company vehicles servicing or fleet administration

Desirable Experience & Skills

The following would provide a distinct advantage but are not essential:

Experience implementing or improving new warehouse technologies (e.g. scanners barcoding digital processes)

Experience managing multiple warehouse sites

A formal logistics or supply chain qualification

FLT experience/licence

What We Offer

A senior and influential role within an ambitious manufacturing business

The opportunity to shape and improve Debars warehouse and logistics function

Competitive salary and benefits

A supportive leadership team committed to operational excellence

Warehouse & Logistics Manager Bradford (BD7)Location: Two warehouses on the same industrial estateHours: 39 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional flexibility to meet business needsSalary: Competitive (dependent on experience)Reporting To: Operations DirectorAbout DebarDebar is a leading U...