Warehouse Supervisor
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8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 9 day fortnight so every other Friday off
Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. Its a great time to join our modern Skipton facility and further investment for the Skipton site means that were in an exciting period of positive change for the business.
So, what will you be doing?
Lead and manage people, processes, and systems, in order to ensure goods are received, stored, dispensed and dispatched safely and in line with the company standards and productivity targets are met.
Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
Ensuring health and safety is its incorporated into normal business activities and that it is given equal priority to all other aspects of business management.
Ensuring adequate supervision, information and instruction for all employees, temporary employees, contractors, and visitors in their area of control.
Ensuring that all members of their team are aware of their responsibilities and have received appropriate training.
Implementing disciplinary procedures, when appropriate if health and safety rules are contravened.
Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing process, operational, and personal policies and procedures.
Complies with EU, UK and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by complying with existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advertising management on required actions.
Effectively monitors flow of goods and implements First - in First - Out (FIFO) method in the use of raw materials and in dispatching of finished goods.
Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with stock management systems, following any appropriate guidelines issued accounting and audit departments. Implements preventive measures based on the result of inventory variance analysis.
Ensure all activities are carried out according to GMP/GDP guidelines
Propose, develop, and implement the use of more automated and computerised systems where necessary
Ensure all items are stored safely and securely as required
Efficient planning of workload to manage varying priorities
What you will bring
Warehouse supervisory experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Numeracy and an understanding of finance
Knowledge of legal regulatory requirements of operating a warehouse
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team of people
Initiative and decisiveness
People leadership
Management safety
Managing processes
Inventory control
Planning and organising
Problem solving
Why youll love it here
We provide veterinary professionals with the tools to support the welfare of animals worldwide. A true career with real purpose, thats something you can proudly shout about.
We also care deeply about you, youll have full access to our Employee Assistance programme (EAP) which ensures you have confidential emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support 24/7 365. This ensures that you are well equipped to deal with lifes many challenges.
Competitive basic salary (discussed on our 1st chat)
9-day fortnight - every other Friday off
Free on-site parking (free electric charging)
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on pet food
Option to buy a weeks holiday each year
8% Employer pension contribution
Whats next?
We take pride in ensuring you have a positive experience with Dechra and the recruitment process. Our team are friendly and approachable. We wont ghost you. Well always provide updates and feedback regardless of the outcome.
Typically, youll receive an initial phone call from the recruitment team to understand more about you and your current work situation. Most of our roles have a two-stage interview process (MS teams and a face-to-face interview).
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