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Warehouse Manager


Company : Alexander Steele Recruitment


Location : Blackburn, North West


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Blackburn, LancashireIs this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.Salary: 35,000-45,000 + great benefits packageShift Pattern: Monday to Friday, daysAre you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing food manufacturer in Lancashire at a pivotal time. With plans to expand warehousing facilities and implement digital systems, this role offers a genuine opportunity to make your mark and lead the transformation of warehouse operations.The role..Youll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the warehouse, including freezer and ambient storage areas. Managing a team of five warehouse operatives, youll ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations across all shifts. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll also play a key part in piloting and rolling out a new warehousing system, moving the site away from paper and Excel toward a digital future.Collaboration is keyyoull work closely with production, supply chain, and health 'safety teams to ensure materials are where they need to be, when they need to be, while maintaining a safe and well-organised warehouse. Youll also have a say in how a new warehousing facility is developed and run, including input into layout, systems, and freezer operations.What we are looking for..Strong leadership experience in a warehouse management role, ideally in food or FMCGComfortable with traditional warehousing practices and ready to drive digital transformationConfident managing warehouse staff, including absence, holidays, and HR processesHands-on approach able to jump on a forklift if neededStrong understanding of stock control, wastage reduction, and warehouse layout efficiencyKnowledge of SAP or other WMS would be a bonusA proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to solve problems creatively and cost-effectivelyWhat you will get in return..Salary of 35,00045,000, depending on experience26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays8% matched pension (with additional salary sacrifice options post-probation)4x salary life insurance6 weeks company sick pay in any 12-month rolling period (post-probation)Medicash health scheme (including 24/7 GP, physio, mental health support, digital tools & more)The chance to join a well-established business with strong values, a collaborative team, and excellent career development opportunitiesIf you are interested please get in touch with Lucy Osborne at Lucy.Osborne@alexandersteele.com