Warehouse & Despatch Manager

Are you an experienced Warehouse & Despatch Manager looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a globally recognised manufacturing business, is seeking a driven and strategic logistics professional to lead its warehouse and despatch operations at its Liverpool facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods across UK and international operations while leading a high-performing warehouse function.

The Role

Reporting into the wider logistics function, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the warehouse and despatch department. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure products are delivered on time, in full and in line with all regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing day-to-day warehouse and despatch operations
Leading and developing the warehouse team of circa 50
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards
Managing the storage and distribution of hazardous goods
Coordinating UK and international shipments, including air and sea freight
Ensuring trade and transport compliance across all shipments
Driving continuous improvement through KPI analysis and process optimisation
Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and logistics providers
Supporting the implementation and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)About You

To be successful, you will have:

Significant experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
Experience managing hazardous goods logistics
Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Experience coordinating international freight, including air and sea shipments
A strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on operationally
Degree-level education or equivalent experience is desirableWhat's on Offer

Salary to £65,000
Annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell additional leave
Enhanced pension contribution
Private medical insurance and additional flexible benefits
Life assurance
Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes
Genuine career progression within a successful international manufacturing business
Ongoing professional development and autonomy to make a real impactInterested? Please follow the apply now link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed