Warehouse Manager – Food Manufacturing | West Yorkshire £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits | Transform, Lead, Build Have you led warehouse transformation, not just managed it? Can you take a team and raise standards, performance, and accountability? Do you have Food or Drink Manufacturing / FMCG / Logistics 3PL experience? Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire that is investing in its operations and infrastructure. They are now looking for a Warehouse Manager to take full ownership of a function that requires structure, leadership, and improvement. This is not a steady-state role. It is an opportunity to step in, take control, and raise standards. The Opportunity You will lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, but more importantly, you will improve it. From stock accuracy to team capability, you will be expected to challenge existing ways of working and implement better systems, processes, and accountability. This is a hands-on role where credibility comes from action, not title. The Role * Lead and develop a warehouse team of 6–8 staff * Take full ownership of goods in, goods out, and stock control * Drive improvements across processes, efficiency, and operational flow * Embed structure, accountability, and consistent standards * Coach, develop, and motivate the team to improve performance * Implement and optimise warehouse systems and processes, Sage experience beneficial * Strengthen coordination between warehouse and production Why This Role Stands Out * Genuine transformation opportunity, not maintenance * A growing business investing in operational improvement * Autonomy to make decisions and implement change * Visible impact across the operation * Monday to Friday working pattern About You * Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager within a fast-paced environment, ideally food or FMCG * Track record of leading warehouse transformation and improving performance * Strong people leadership, able to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable * Solid understanding of stock control, systems, and warehouse operations * Hands-on leadership style, leading from the front You have taken ownership of a warehouse that needed improving and made it better. Package & Process * £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits * Monday to Friday * Interviews taking place shortly Apply If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be trusted to lead, supported by a strong team, and given the opportunity to genuinely improve how a warehouse operates, this is worth a conversation