Manufacturing Warehouse Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Ashford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Logistics management Team leadership MRP/ERP systems Export controls Aerospace/defence compliance Inventory management Continuous improvement Freight operations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Manufacturing Warehouse Manager

Reference: BBBH42653_1776959257
Posted: 23/04/2026
Salary: £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Location: Ashford, Surrey
Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and manage the Logistics team, ensuring workloads are allocated effectively.
  • Oversee Goods In, Stores and Dispatch to ensure accurate and timely processing.
  • Coordinate domestic and international shipments with couriers and freight partners, ensuring full compliance with aerospace/defence regulations.
  • Maintain smooth material flow to support production and customer delivery schedules.
  • Ensure full materials traceability in line with aerospace standards and internal quality procedures.
  • Ensure quality checks are completed for all incoming goods and NCR processes are followed correctly.
  • Monitor and report on key logistics KPIs including receipts, dispatches, shortages and cycle counts.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
  • Maintain compliance with the Business Management System (BMS) and all export/import requirements.
  • Support inventory accuracy, stock reduction and excess/obsolete (E&O) management.
  • Work with Purchasing, Customer Services and Production to resolve material issues and improve service levels.

Measured Business Drivers

  • Material Receipts & Dispatch Transactions
  • Kit Shortage Reduction
  • Daily Picks & Production Order Receipts
  • Time-Critical Dispatching & Subcontract Processing
  • Shelf-Life Monitoring & MRB Transactions
  • Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Counting
  • Annual Stock Check Control
  • E&O and Inventory Reduction

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven background in logistics management, ideally within aerospace, defence or another regulated industry.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Experience using MRP/ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of export controls, customs procedures and courier/freight operations.

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