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Warehouse General Manager

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Our client is seeking an experienced Warehouse General Manager to lead operations based in Reading, with regular travel to a Midlands location. This role is responsible for overseeing warehouse efficiency, team leadership, and end-to-end logistics performance across, shipping, logistics and freight forwarding, operations. Ideal candidates will have strong operational expertise across relocation, international logistics, and complex supply chain environments, with a proven ability to manage multi-service operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily warehouse operations for, storage, and freight forwarding activities
  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics.
  • Ensure efficient scheduling of employees, and warehouse resources
  • Maintain inventory accuracy and oversee storage solutions for client goods
  • Implement and enforce health & safety regulations across warehouse operations
  • Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Coordinate with transport, export/import, and customer service teams
  • Manage warehouse budgets, costs, and profitability targets
  • Lead, train, and develop warehouse staff and supervisors
  • Ensure compliance with international shipping and customs regulations
  • Oversee packing standards and quality control for all shipments
  • Handle client escalations and ensure high service delivery standards

Key Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience in warehouse management within removals, relocation, or freight forwarding
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse & freight forwarding operations
  • Leadership experience managing large operational teams
  • Understanding of international logistics, shipping, and customs processes
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and logistics software

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