Warehouse Manager M/F/X

PIP Global Safety is one of the world’s leading providers and manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE), trusted by workers and safety professionals across all industries and continents. With a 40‑year legacy of innovation, quality, and responsiveness, we deliver comprehensive head‑to‑toe protection through a powerful portfolio of brands.

 

We are united by a common purpose: protecting workers around the world by providing solutions that ensure safety, enhance performance, and support well‑being. Guided by our core values—integrity, innovation, accountability, tenacity, and customer focus—we are building a safer and more sustainable future. At PIP Global Safety, we protect people and the planet, one innovation at a time.

 

We are doubling our global footprint through the transformative acquisition of established brands such as North®, Howard Leight®, Miller®, Fibre‑Metal®, Oliver®, Salisbury®, and more, bringing even greater innovation, expertise, and reach to our customers worldwide.

 

Join a fast‑growing global organization where protection is more than a product—it is our purpose and our passion.

 

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager M/F/X in Wolverhampton on a permanent contract, full time to support our activities. It's an onsite position without remote work. 

 

The Warehouse Manager M/F/X will be responsible for managing warehouse operations, logistics coordination, inventory control, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

 

This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage teams, optimize warehouse processes, and ensure the smooth movement of goods from inbound deliveries through to outbound distribution.

 

Key responsibilities for this role : 

 

Warehouse Operations :

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and stock control through effective processes and cycle counting.
• Ensure warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflows are optimised for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee inbound goods processing including container unloading, goods receipt, and quality checks.
• Manage outbound operations including order fulfilment, packing, and carrier collections.
• Order picking, packing and assisting with general warehouse duties as required.
• Security, key holding and overtime management
• Overseeing consumable usage

 

Logistics & Distribution :

• Coordinate transport and logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Liaise with carriers, partners and logistics providers to manage shipping schedules
• Monitor shipping performance and delivery KPIs.
• Maintenance of company vehicles.

 

Team Leadership :

• Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse staff including supervisors and operatives.
• Manage recruitment, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

 

Systems & Process Management : 

• Ensure accurate use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems (Microsoft BC).
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs such as:Order accuracy, On-time dispatch/time to delivery, Inventory accuracy, Picking productivity.

 

Health, safety & Compliance : 

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including safe manual handling and forklift operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment through risk assessments, training, and safe operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and operational procedures.

 

Continuous Improvement : 

• Drive operational improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Work closely with procurement, customer service, and sales teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

 

Skills requirements for this role : 

• Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution operations (minimum 7 years of professional experience).
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience working with ERP or warehouse management systems (Microsoft Business Central Highly beneficial).
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
• Knowledge of UK health & safety regulations within warehouse environments.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers (3PL).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Fluent in English .
• Analytical mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Hands-on operational leader, leading by example with multi-functional expertise.
• Knowledge of import/export logistics and freight management can be a plus for the role.