Warehouse Manager

About the Role

Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking to join a leading UK manufacturer of away-from-home paper hygiene products based in Royton?

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our paper converting site in Royton, Oldham, responsible for managing the Finished Goods and Raw Materials functions.

In this brand new role, you will be working Monday to Thursday, 08 : 30 - 17 : 00, with an early 16 : 00 p.m. finish on a Friday!

Job Opportunity

Duties of the Warehouse Manager will include but not be limited to :

• Oversee all warehouse operations including goods in, goods out, and stock management
• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive efficiency and performance improvements
• Manage a team, providing leadership, training, and performance management
• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
• Conduct inventory management, stock control, and audits to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient distribution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations
• Manage equipment maintenance and ensure all machinery is operational
• Handle staff scheduling and manage workload distribution.

Essential Skills

Ideally you will possess :

This role would suit candidates with experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment and leading a team as a Warehouse Manager.

About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

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