Warehouse Manager – up to £50k
Are you a driven, time proven Warehouse Manager looking for your next role? This fantastic opportunity offers complete autonomy together with huge career opportunities, salary up to £50k + benefits.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient management and control of the warehouse and logistics functions, delivery of our customer service standards and development of our continuous improvement platform. This role requires the ability to measure and develop the daily performance of the warehouse and transport departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively manage the day-to-day warehouse and transport functions through a team of Warehouse Supervisors
Manage inventory accuracy through perpetual inventory counts and introduce necessary processes to improve and maintain accuracy
Regularly evaluate warehouse capacity against future inbound and outbound activity and plan space requirements
Plan necessary resource against forecasted activity levels
Manage recruitment of warehouse and logistics staff
Ensure cost control is maintained in-line with budgets and targets
Introduce, develop and review operational processes to improve efficiency and delivery of service
Use KPIs to measure, drive and improve operational performance on a weekly basis
Support the development of the operational team through training, coaching and review
Ensure workforce is cross trained to support cost
Identify training requirements and introduce training plans where required
Motivate and inspire the team to optimise performance and deliver outstanding results
Report warehouse and logistics performance weekly to Operations Manager
Manage third party transport and carriers’ performance
Ensure full compliance of health and safety legislation
Responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of the site
Complete investigation meetings and disciplinary hearings as required
Communicate with key stakeholders daily
Collate payroll information
Key holder
Key skills and experience:
3 years’ experience managing a warehouse team in a distribution environment
Experience of building high performing teams
Knowledge of health and safety practices and legislation
Knowledge of transport practices and legislation
Results driven and commercially aware
Ability to present and communicate at senior level
Driving Licence
Benefits:
33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
20 days sick leave
Sharesave scheme
5% company pension contribution
Option to join private healthcare
Christmas & Summer Party
Employee Awards Ceremony
Free parking