Nuneaton Shared User Warehouse Manager

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Job Description

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: £40,000+

Location: Nuneaton, Distribution Centre.

Essential skills required:

  • Proven experience in a logistics operations role,
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong IT and data analysis skills (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).
  • Degree in Operations Management, Business, or related field (preferred).

Experience & Key Skills

Operational Leadership:

  • Oversee manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations.
  • Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
  • Monitor KPIs and implement performance improvement initiatives.

Team Management:

  • Lead, coach, and develop operational teams including supervisors and floor staff.
  • Manage workforce planning, training, and performance reviews.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing principles.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects across the supply chain.

Health & Safety:

  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Budget & Cost Control:

  • Manage operational budgets and control costs without compromising quality.
  • Analyse variances and implement corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the Sales, Planning, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance teams.
  • Support new product introductions and process changes.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

As a valued member of the team you will be rewarded with:

  • Competitive salary
  • First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available
  • Free onsite parking
  • Uniform
  • Retail discounts
  • Pension scheme
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Wellbeing and benefits Portal

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That\'s why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Linked Career Path > Warehouse Manager > Distribution Centre Manager

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