Role Overview

Alexander Steele is supporting a successful FMCG business to recruit a Warehouse Lead.

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the end-to-end performance of warehouse operations across two FMCG sites. The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant management of inbound materials, internal stock movements, inter-site transfers, and finished goods dispatch. Working closely with Production, Planning, Technical, Engineering, and Supply Chain, the Warehouse Lead drives performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Warehouse Front Line Managers and warehouse teams across multiple shifts.
• Build a high-performing, engaged warehouse team with strong communication and a consistent one team culture.
• Manage training plans, competency requirements, recruitment, and performance.

• Oversee all warehouse activities including goods-in, stock control, inter-site transfers, and finished goods dispatch.
• Ensure high levels of stock accuracy, dispatch accuracy
• Maintain robust inventory management processes and accurate system data (ERP/WMS).
• Run daily performance reviews and operational meetings to maintain focus on priorities.

• Drive CI initiatives to improve layout, flow, stock management, picking accuracy, and resource utilisation.
• Use operational data to identify risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Support capacity planning and operational readiness for business growth.

• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, hygiene, and audit standards.
• Promote a strong Safety First culture across all warehouse activities.
• Maintain GMP standards, complete risk assessments, and ensure audit readiness.

• Work closely with Production, Planning, Technical, Engineering, and Transport to ensure material availability and service levels.
• Support the wider site leadership team in delivering operational and supply chain objectives.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience leading warehouse or logistics operations within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong people management capability with experience leading multi-shift teams.
• Solid understanding of goods-in, stock control, warehousing processes, and dispatch operations.
• Strong safety, food safety, and compliance knowledge.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Planning, and Supply Chain.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.

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