Warehouse Manager

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is part of the global Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, and services for the crushing and screening industry.

From our Ballygawley facility, we combine strong local manufacturing expertise with global collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality, and sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.

We seek to appoint a Warehouse Manager to support our continuing growth.

Job Purpose

The Warehouse Manage r is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the warehouse, ensuring the highest standards of inventory accuracy, customer service, operational performance, and process adherence. The role provides leadership and development to the warehouse team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The Warehouse Manager is accountable for delivering business objectives through effective people management, process compliance, safety leadership, inventory control, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Manage all day-to-day warehouse activities including goods receipt, storage, inventory management, order fulfilment, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered within agreed service levels.
• Maintain optimum warehouse layout and storage practices to maximise space utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Monitor workload and allocate resources effectively to meet business requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse procedures and best practices.
• Ensure operational targets are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards.

Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all warehouse activities are executed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, company policies, and compliance requirements.
• Drive a culture of process discipline, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the warehouse.
• Monitor and audit adherence to warehouse processes including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, returns, and inventory management.
• Investigate process deviations and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to review, improve, and standardise warehouse processes.
• Ensure all process changes are communicated effectively, documented, and embedded within daily operations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and customer service.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and increase operational efficiency.

Inventory Management

• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through robust stock control processes.
• Oversee cycle counting and annual stock take activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure inventory records are accurately maintained within ERP/WMS systems.
• Monitor obsolete, damaged, excess, and slow-moving stock.
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures that support business requirements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and site procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and support corrective actions where required.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of material handling equipment.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations and implement preventative measures.
• Champion employee wellbeing and environmental awareness initiatives.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop warehouse employees to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Build a high-performance culture based on accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews and development discussions.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, disciplinary matters, and employee relations issues in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure appropriate succession planning and capability development across the warehouse function.
• Identify training needs and ensure employees are trained, competent, and capable of performing their roles safely and effectively.
• Promote employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders through coaching, mentoring, and structured development plans.
• Drive employee accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and process adherence.
• Lead by example and uphold company values and behavioural expectations.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain teams.
• Resolve customer delivery and inventory issues promptly and professionally.
• Support continuous improvement of customer service performance.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, transport providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure warehouse operations support business growth and customer satisfaction objectives.

Performance Management

• Monitor and report warehouse KPIs including:
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Order Picking Accuracy
  • Productivity
  • Health & Safety Performance
  • Labour Utilisation
  • Training Compliance
  • Process Adherence
  • Employee Engagement
  • Customer Service Performance
• Analyse operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement projects where applicable.
• Develop action plans to address performance gaps and improve operational effectiveness.

Budget & Cost Control

• Manage warehouse operating costs within budget.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Control expenditure relating to labour, equipment, consumables, and external services.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety, quality, or service.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy
• Order Fulfilment Accuracy
• On-Time Dispatch Performance
• Warehouse Productivity
• Process Compliance Audit Scores
• Health & Safety Performance
• Labour Utilisation
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Retention
• Absenteeism Levels
• Training Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Savings and Benefits Realisation
• Customer Service Performance
• Stock Count Variance

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable depth of experience gained through a sustained career in warehouse operations, with a strong understanding of warehouse processes, inventory control, health and safety practices, and efficient material flow.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience managing inventory control processes.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience driving process compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Experience within a commercial distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Forklift certification or strong understanding of MHE operations.
• Supply Chain or Logistics qualification.

Experience managing change and business improvement projects

Other information:

This is a site-based role.

You must have the right to work in the UK in place at the time of submitting your application

Why Sandvik? At Sandvik, we see you - personally. We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing your passion and personality.

We are guided by Sandvik’s core values - Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. These values shape how we work every day, encouraging teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on safety and customer value.

Benefits & Perks

• Growth Opportunities: Access to learning and development programs
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Cash Plan and Occupational Health support
• Financial Security: Pension scheme, Group Income Protection, and Life Assurance
• Convenience: On-site car parking and canteen facilities

How to apply

Submit your application no later than Friday 23rd October 2026.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV together with a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria detailed in the job information.

Applicants are also encouraged to address any preferred criteria they meet, including preferred experience and education, providing relevant examples to support their application.

Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0098256

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website, or contact HR [email protected]