Warehouse Manager

My client is a leading supplier within the mechanical and electrical industry in the UK. They are a family business which flourishes on fantastic customer service whilst providing satisfactory products at high end value.

What's on offer?

• Monday-Friday 08:30am-5:00pm
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Free Parking

Main responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager:

• Ensuring the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organising, directing and training warehouse employees.
• Monitoring and managing operation goals.
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilisation, inventory management and shipping.
• Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short and long term performance goals.
• Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
• Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures are complying with legal legislations.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager:

• Supervise daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, productivity, shipping, and customer service.
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team to meet the demands of the fulfilment centre and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency.
• Inspect equipment and oversee general maintenance as needed.
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to overview, analyse and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.

Essential requirements of the Warehouse Manager:

• 3+ years experience in a warehouse lead role managing employees.
• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy
• Excellent problem solving skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work with all levels of company staff.
• Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback.
• Preferably a qualification in business, materials management, operations management, or related fields

Key Skills of the Warehouse Manager:

• Strong communication skills.
• Planning and organisation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving.
• Attention to detail.

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