Assistant Warehouse ManagerLocation: Newry Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: 4-Day Working Week Benefits4-day working weekAuto-enrolment pensionLife assurance (3x annual salary)Health cash planEmployee discount schemeFree onsite parkingThe RoleWe are recruiting for an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step in their career.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport warehouse, distribution and stock control operations.Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate stock records.Assist with planning work schedules and allocating tasks to warehouse staff.Help ensure operational costs are managed effectively.Produce operational reports as required.Support employee training and development.Maintain fleet operations in line with legal and company requirements.Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety.Assist with recruitment, absence management and performance management processes.Drive excellent customer service and continuous improvement initiatives.Motivate and support the warehouse team to achieve operational targets.Essential CriteriaMinimum 2 years' experience in a similar warehouse supervisory or management role.Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management.Experience leading and developing teams.Ability to identify and implement process improvements.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.Full UK driving licence.Flexibility to travel between sites when required.Desirable CriteriaExperience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).Experience in logistics and transport planning.Forklift licences (Counterbalance and Reach).If you have strong warehouse leadership experience and are looking to join a growing organisation offering an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Skills:Assistant Warehouse Manager Assistant Manager Warewhouse Warehouse SupervisorWHJS1_NI