Meachers Global Logistics’ Warehouse Manager, Emma Newman, has been awarded the prestigious Warehouse Manager of the Year. Emma was presented with the award during the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Awards 2024. The awards were hosted at The Royal Lancaster London on 10 July.
Recognition
The award is a testament to Emma’s exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and sheer commitment to operational excellence at Meachers.
Her strategic vision and hands-on management style have been instrumental in optimising processes, enhancing efficiency, and fostering a high-performing team while maintaining a 100% customer satisfaction rating. Simultaneously beyond her operational excellence, Emma is a passionate advocate for mentoring and supporting women to enter the logistics industry.
Speaking of the award, Emma said:
“I am incredibly honoured to receive the UKWA Warehouse Manager of the Year award. This accolade is also a recognition of the hard work and dedication of my entire team at Meachers. I am passionate about driving excellence in warehousing and logistics. This award inspires me to continue pushing boundaries and leading by example.”
Gary Whittle, Operations Director of Meachers, added:
“We are immensely proud of Emma. Her leadership and innovative approach have been instrumental in raising our warehouse operations to new heights. Emma is obviously a true asset to Meachers Global Logistics. This award is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to the company and the industry.”
The Awards
The UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) Awards 2024, held in July, celebrated excellence within the warehousing and logistics sector. Hosted by Alistair Campbell, unique insights into the world of politics and frank advice on what it takes to be a successful leader were offered. The prestigious event brought together industry leaders to recognise outstanding achievements, innovation, as well as best practices.
The Importance of Warehousing
Categories honoured both individuals and companies, with awards for achievements in technology, sustainability, and workforce development. This year’s awards showcased the critical role the warehousing industry plays in supporting the UK’s economy and supply chain resilience. Markedly they achieve this by setting benchmarks for continued growth and excellence in the sector.
