Warehouse Manager
Role Overview
This is a hands-on, floor-based Warehouse Manager role running the warehouse day to day.
The manager will lead around 20 people across goods-in, picking, packing, breakdown and dispatch.
The role covers stock accuracy, WMS discipline, health and safety, the employee lifecycle and practical site upkeep.
The Warehouse Manager is part of the Senior Management Team and owns improvements to site operations.
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About Keylink
Keylink is a trade supplier to the UK chocolate, bakery and patisserie industries based in Dinnington, Sheffield.
The company describes itself as stable and established, with a long-standing customer base and an experienced team.
Keylink highlights excellence, collaboration, respect and resilience, along with BRCGS AA+ and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating.
The role
This is a hands-on, floor-based Warehouse Manager role running the warehouse day to day.
The manager will lead around 20 people across goods-in, picking, packing, breakdown and dispatch.
The role covers stock accuracy, WMS discipline, health and safety, the employee lifecycle and practical site upkeep.
The Warehouse Manager is part of the Senior Management Team and owns improvements to site operations.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the warehouse team from the floor and set the pace and standard by example.
- Move resources dynamically across inbound, picking, packing, breakdown and dispatch according to volumes and targets.
- Manage stock control and inventory accuracy in OrderFlow, including daily compliance and product flow.
- Protect dispatch cut-offs supporting the next-working-day delivery promise.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, attendance, investigations and disciplinaries.
- Oversee health and safety on site with support from the Health and Safety Officer.
- Resolve bottlenecks, system errors and equipment issues.
- Coach team leaders and operatives to build initiative and floor autonomy.
Essential skills and experience
- Proven experience managing warehouse teams directly from the floor and driving daily performance.
- Experience managing shifts and resources across a multi-stage operation.
- Hands-on IT competency, including a WMS such as OrderFlow or a similar system.
- Experience with stock management and daily compliance.
- Practical people and HR management, including training, investigations and disciplinaries.
- A solid understanding of warehouse health and safety.
- Action-oriented problem-solving ability.
Desirable qualities
- Aptitude for process improvement and basic automation, including floor layouts, picking ergonomics or software tools.
- Commercial and procurement awareness, such as negotiating carrier and courier terms.
- Practical site maintenance and DIY aptitude for minor upkeep and equipment preparation.
- Experience with project and facilities management or external maintenance contractors.
Compensation
- Salary is £40,000 to £44,000 per annum depending on experience.
- The package includes a company bonus, Westfield Health policy and pension.
Schedule
- The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
- Longer hours and Sunday shifts may be required in the run-up to Christmas.
- The role offers 30 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Workplace
- Work location is in person at the Sheffield-area warehouse.
- Applicants are expected to reliably commute to or relocate before starting.
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