Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking to join a leading UK manufacturer of 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.
Company Benefits
Company pension
Life assurance
Free company products
Free on-site parking
Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
Free early access to pay scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes
Employee referral scheme
Essential Skills
Ideally you will possess:
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Excellent understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and logistics
Ability to analyse and improve warehouse efficiency and KPIs
Hands-on approach with a proactive problem-solving mindset
You will be confident & experienced with IT systems, stock management software, & be strongly process oriented. This role would suit candidates with experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment and leading a team as a Warehouse Manager.
About us
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.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
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