Warehouse Manager
We are recruiting for a Warehouse Manager, Operations (PM/Nights shift) working hours will be 17:00-03:00, flexibility will be required
As a manager you will oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of our goods. You will be responsible for a vital part of the supply chain process, managing people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are received and dispatched safely and efficiently, and that productivity targets are met.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Manage all warehouse operations, inbound, outbound, and trunking operation within a fast-paced environment.
- Oversee warehouse Health and Safety compliance.
- Direct warehouse Group Audit compliance.
- Govern warehouse costs within budget and forecast levels.
- Manage warehouse reports weekly, investigate reasons for variances and to instigate corrective action where necessary.
- Plan effectively for flexing of resources to account for fluctuations and seasonality.
- Assist in recruitment of temps, temporary to permanent and permanent employees to meet budget and forecast requirements.
- Proactively manage all absence and retention of staff
- Coach and mentor staff, giving regular formal and informal feedback.
- Ensure a high level of compliance to WMS processes.
- Deal with all warehouse disciplinary issues in line with company policy
- Liaise with other business functions and builds relationships with retail stores.
- Communicate appropriately with the warehouse team to keep them up to date with business plans and performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse.
- The Manager will also be expected to act up for management to cover leave and absence.
People Management
- Coach, manage and develop warehouse leaders to optimise performance and meet targets and deadlines.
- Communicate with warehouse staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements.
- Ensure effective warehouse and distribution operations by implementing department policies and procedures.
- Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess on-going performance of direct reports.
Experience
- Health and Safety qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good understanding of Warehouse processes and procedures.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Experience of Warehouse Management Systems.
For more information please Call Pertemps on 01283 505400