Warehouse Manager

SF recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer & distributor of entertainment products to recruit a Warehouse Manager. An exciting opportunity to lead the spares & service warehouse operations for this market leading business. Working hours - Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

 Duties: 

• Accountable for ensuring day-to-day operations activities are processed efficiently and accurately whilst maintaining agreed levels of service.
• Responsible for overseeing accurate stock management, including but not limited to;
  
  • Monitoring and managing stock levels to prevent overstocking or shortages in both Storage and Repair locations. 
  • Implementing and maintain stock control procedures to minimise stock loss or damage. 
  • Ensuring stock is stored appropriately according to demand to enable optimum picking efficiencies.
  • Implement stock checking and reconciliation procedures, ensuring stock is stored accurately with any discrepancies being investigated and addressed efficiently. 

• Responsible for effective warehouse organisation and management, including but not limited to; o Ensuring the layout of the warehouse enables efficient space utilisation.  o Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  
  • Implement and enforce safety procedures and regulations ensuring policies are adhered to at all times.
  • Ensuring that warehouse equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition, communicating and scheduling maintenance and repairs where necessary. 

• Responsible for staff management, including but not limited to;       o Recruitment and training of new employees, including creation and implementation of induction plans and training schedules. Conduct performance reviews. 

• Ensuring individual’s tasks and responsibilities are communicated clearly and effectively, ensuring appropriate motivation and allocation of staff within departments. 
• Monitoring and reviewing resource levels, ensuring adequate resource is available to meet both operational and financial needs. 
• Dealing with employee relation issues including conducting disciplinary or grievance procedures if necessary.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance in relation to relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.                                                            

• Responsible for conducting appropriate budget management, including labour, equipment and supplies and identifying cost-saving opportunities through continuous improvement

• Gathering relevant data to develop, monitor and analyse weekly and monthly KPIs providing the appropriate comments and actions.
• Overseeing reconciliation of reports and systems, ensuring all data is accurate and any discrepancies are investigated and addressed effectively. 
• Responsible for strategic operational planning and processes optimisation:
  
  • Gathering relevant data to develop, monitor and analyse weekly and monthly KPIs providing the appropriate comments and actions. o Develop and implement strategic plans for warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve warehouse processes to enhance productivity.
  • Implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce operational costs.
  • Develop and manage the warehouse budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

Skillset Requirments : 

• Able to manage & motivate warehouse teams.
• Good understanding of WMS Systems
• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager