Warehouse & Production Manager

Warehouse & Production Manager

Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Salary: £45,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a growing medical equipment business based in Irvine, North Ayrshire, to recruit an experienced Warehouse & Production Manager.

The business specialises in supplying products used across hospitals, care homes and healthcare environments, with a strong focus on patient safety, comfort and pressure care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded manager to take ownership of warehouse and production operations, drive operational efficiency and lead a team within an established healthcare products business.

The Role

Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of warehouse, production, stock control and dispatch operations, ensuring processes are efficient, quality standards are maintained and customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

You will play a key role in improving operational performance, developing the team and ensuring the smooth coordination of stock, production and distribution activities.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management of warehouse, production, goods-in and dispatch operations.
Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
Lead, motivate and develop warehouse and production personnel.
Manage stock control, inventory accuracy, replenishment and stock rotation.
Ensure customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time.
Monitor productivity, output, quality and overall operational performance.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Maintain high standards of health and safety across warehouse and production areas.
Ensure products are handled, stored and packaged appropriately to maintain quality and integrity.
Work closely with purchasing, sales and other internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
Monitor KPIs, maintain accurate records and report on operational performance.
Resolve day-to-day operational challenges while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive and solutions-focused manager who can combine strong leadership with a hands-on approach to operational management.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience managing warehouse and production operations within a manufacturing, distribution or similar environment.
Proven experience leading and developing a team.
Strong knowledge of stock control, inventory management and order fulfilment.
Experience coordinating production planning, workloads and operational priorities.
A good understanding of health and safety and quality management procedures.
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience using warehouse management systems, stock control software or ERP systems.
The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver measurable operational results.Experience within medical equipment, healthcare products or a regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £45,000 per annum.
A key management position with responsibility across warehouse and production.
The opportunity to influence operational strategy and continuous improvement.
The chance to join a business supplying products that support patient safety and wellbeing.
A varied, hands-on role where you can make a tangible difference.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Warehouse & Production Manager looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further details about this opportunity.

This vacancy is being managed by a recruitment agency on behalf of a confidential client
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed