Warehouse Manager

We are seeking an effective Warehouse Manager within Bishop Auckland. As a Warehouse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a first-class customer experience by managing operations, implementing company principles, and achieving functional objectives.

This role would suit a leader who has a continuous improvement mindset and can implement new processes and procures alongside managing a team of business staff.

Responsibilities:

• Staff management of Warehouse Operatives and Warehouse administrative teams
• Strategic Management: Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations in compliance with company policies and vision.
• Set up layout and ensure efficient space.
• Operational Efficiency: Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements. Maintain health, safety, hygiene, and security standards.
• Stock Control: Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage systems.
• Budgeting: Prepare the annual budget.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, select, orient, coach, and motivate employees.
• Continuous Improvement: Run continuous improvement discussions and introduce LEAN principles.
• Ensure all site operations are fully established, adaptable, integrated, and aligned with standard operational policies.
• To assist with varied HR issues - i.e. recruitment, disciplinary, grievances, appeals, training, appraisals etc. in conjunction with HR department
• Geographical Awareness: Be aware of the depot's geographical area and catchment zone.
• Health and Safety: Responsible for the health and safety of all personnel on-site.
• Promote a positive Health and Safety culture in line with the companies Safety First - Vision Zero principles.
• Ensure compliance to all policies and procedures regarding driving on Company business when required to do so
• Contingency Planning: Ensure contingency plans are in place for all areas of activity.
• Assist and challenge operational budget forecasting
• Be aware of operating cost and monitor / report the performance of all operations (depot & transport) against the budget and KPI's.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Operational understanding of operating Warehouse Management Systems
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience of handling export shipments is desirable.

Package:

• Working hours Monday to Friday 8.30am-4:30pm
• competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays