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Form of workTo manage people, processes and systems in order to oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods to ensure that productivity targets are met. This role is a key part of the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
- Following all warehouse processes and procedures complying with Standard Operating Procedures and in accordance to cGMP and GDP standards
- Managing all logistical aspects of the warehouse including carrying out regular audits
- Overseeing stock control and keeping stock control system up to date
- Setting up and planning allocation of space
- Planning future capacity requirements
- Involvement in longer term planning for the business alongside the management team
- Fulfilling objectives and directions from the operations department e.g. setting up responsive systems and processes that can cope with a variance in demand
- Liaising with the Customer Services and Customer Relations departments over all matters relating to customers’ orders.
- Reviewing resources and uncovering any gaps
- Responding to and dealing with supplier communication
- Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Briefing team leaders on work priorities on a daily basis
- Managing performance of team
- Document recording and data entry into system
- Ensuring all incoming paper work is organized and passed on to the Finance office on a daily basis
- Temperature monitoring in all storage areas of the Warehouse
- Responsible for Health and Safety, hygiene and security within the warehouse
- Adapting existing system to increase productivity and improving processes
- Reviewing and drafting SOP’s and related documents such as process flows, liaising with the QA department
- Attending regular management meetings
Key Competencies of a Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
- Proven work experience of managing a warehouse or distribution centre including dealing with a level of product complexity.
- Experience of working within a robust HSE compliant environment
- Experience of managing team
- Experience of managing stakeholders
- Experience in writing SOP’s
- Process change
- Experience in GMP and GDP environment
- Well-developed interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to prioritise work
- Strong communications skills, both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Organised, structured thinker with strong focus on process and procedures
- Team player, service orientated, supportive and innovative.
- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiative
- Ability to work in a busy, demanding environment, whilst adhering to stringent deadlines
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to frequently bend, lift and carry packages/ parcels
Benefits
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Annual Bonus
- Sick Pay
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- Free Parking
- Bereavement Leave
- Company Social Events
- Additional day holiday on Birthday
Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
March Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Please note that by applying for this vacancy you accept March Recruitment’s Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore give us consent to contact you.
Consultant: Donna Jackson
