Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Manager Reports To: Operations Manager / Depot Manager / Regional Operations Manager Location: Andover Main Duties The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the effective, safe, and compliant operation of the warehouse, leading people, processes, and performance to deliver service, cost, and stock integrity objectives. Key Skills • Ensure a safe and compliant working environment in line with Health & Safety legislation • Manage all warehouse activities, including goods in, storage, picking, and dispatch • Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse teams across shifts • Set, monitor, and review operational KPIs • Conduct or support with disciplinary/capability/grievance procedures as required • Drive continuous improvement initiatives • Ensure stock accuracy and integrity through effective inventory control • Ensure adequate staff levels to cover absences and peaks in workload • Manage labour and operational costs against budget • Maintain a high standard of depot housekeeping and sortation of recycled waste • Ensure site security • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Effectively cover the role of Operations Manager in their absence Knowledge and Experience • Proven experience in a Warehouse Manager or senior warehouse leadership role • WMS and Microsoft programs knowledge • Strong people management and leadership capability • Good teamwork skills • Experience managing KPIs, productivity, and cost control • Good understanding of warehouse systems and compliance Additional Information: • Monday to Friday • 8:30am - 5:30pm LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However, we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,500 people at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester