Warehouse Manager – Farms Stock & Distribution
Job description
Location: Brough, East Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
About the Role
Cranswick is one of the UK's leading food producers, driven by a commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and the highest standards of animal welfare. We are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager with strong leadership skills to manage and further improve our warehouse and distribution processes.
We are seeking a highly motivated and efficient Warehouse Manager to oversee our farms store and distribution processes. This role has become available following the previous Warehouse Manager’s internal move, creating an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a small but vital operational function. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations, timely deliveries, and the safe, efficient management of our warehouse processes.
You will lead a small, focused distribution hub managing 1,200–1,500 product lines. Key responsibilities include coordinating delivery schedules to our own farms, managing stock movements in and out of the warehouse, and planning efficient delivery runs with operational effectiveness in mind. You will oversee stock management processes and systems to ensure goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately, with productivity targets consistently met. You will also provide management support to the stores delivery driver and take responsibility for workplace health and safety standards, as well as the security of the building and all stock.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical function, shape operational processes, and make a tangible impact within an essential part of our business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, streamline, and manage warehouse and distribution processes alongside the Purchasing & Supply Manager and Purchasing Administrator to achieve operational targets
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee stock control and distribution schedules to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate farm delivery schedules and plan efficient delivery runs across our sites, adhering to biosecurity requirements where necessary
- Develop and maintain efficient warehouse systems, inventory management processes, and stock control procedures
- Manage all stock movements in and out of the warehouse with accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure goods are received, stored, and dispatched correctly and in line with productivity goals
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across all operations
- Take responsibility for the security of the warehouse, stock, and workplace environment
- Monitor KPIs set by the Purchasing & Supply Manager and Corporate Manager, driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, Farm Managers, Operations Managers, and Logistics teams to streamline processes
- Foster a positive, accountable team culture, promoting growth and operational excellence
About You
- Proven experience in warehouse or logistics management, ideally within agricultural production or distribution environments
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a small, diverse team
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and warehouse safety regulations
- Energetic, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 2 years’ service
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- The opportunity to lead and shape a critical operational function in a growing, dynamic company
- A supportive, collaborative work environment with professional development opportunities
- A hands-on management role with visible impact on both business performance and team success
Interested
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [email protected]
Closing date: 14th November
Please note - we may close early if the right candidate is found.