Warehouse Manager

Job Specification
Job Title:Warehouse Manager
Location:Ellesmere Port
Salary:£35-40,000 DOE

The Site/Warehouse Manager is responsible for the technical and administrative leadership of the recycling site. This includes direct oversight of all site operations, coordination and performance management of shift supervisors and operatives, and ensuring compliance with operational, environmental, and safety regulations.

Operational Oversight

• Manage daily site operations: material intake, inventory, sorting, baling, storage, and dispatch
• Monitor throughput, load cycles, and plant uptime using real-time data and KPIs
• Drive production efficiency, quality control, and cost-effectiveness
• Contribute to site layout planning and enforce compliance

Staff Supervision & Shift Management

• Oversee shift supervisors and operatives across all shifts (day/night/weekend)
• Maintain shift rotas to ensure adequate staffing and workload balance
• Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and assess competencies
• Lead daily briefings, shift handovers, and escalation of operational issues

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with RAMS, COSHH, and safety protocols
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
• Maintain statutory records: fire drills, inspections, PPE logs, audits, and training
• Ensure compliance with Environment Agency permits, ISO 14001/45001, and waste documentation

Technical & Administrative Management

• Oversee maintenance of plant and MHE, coordinating with engineering and contractors
• Manage procurement of consumables, spares, and tools
• Maintain dashboards and produce regular operational reports (KPIs, tonnage, downtime, staffing, compliance)
• Track budgets, support purchasing decisions, and recommend cost-saving measures
• Prepare for and coordinate site audits

Process Improvement & Systems

• Ensure product quality via quality assurance checks and lab evaluations
• Implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and resolve process bottlenecks
• Support WMS and digital platform integration and use

Required Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in operations or warehouse/site management, preferably within recycling, waste management, or heavy industry
• Strong understanding of recycling plant equipment and material handling systems
• Proven team leadership and supervisory experience across multiple shifts
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and waste classification (EWC codes, Duty of Care)
• Strong IT skills: MS Excel, ERP/WMS systems, and reporting tools
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safety certification (strongly preferred)
• Relevant waste management certifications (e.g., CIWM/ WAMITAB certifications) and/or relevant undergraduate degree in waste management
• FLT/Baler/Shredder equipment competence or license (desirable)
• relevant certifications or degrees in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration