Warehouse Operations Manager
Up to £55,000
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Elevation Recruitment Group are searching for a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the daily operations of a cutting-edge warehousing and distribution facility based in Rotherham. Your primary objective will be to ensure the safe and efficient handling, processing, and distribution of goods. You'll oversee a team, collaborating with various departments to meet customer demands promptly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategise and supervise all aspects of distribution centre operations, encompassing receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping
- Introduce and execute processes to maximize efficiency, drawing from LEAN and TIMWOODS methodologies
- Monitor inventory levels closely, conducting regular cycle counts and reconciliations while implementing performance metrics for accuracy and on-time delivery
- Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold high customer satisfaction levels and compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Recruit, train, and manage warehouse staff, offering clear direction and constructive feedback
- Evaluate performance against objectives, adjusting strategies as needed
- Develop and implement training initiatives to ensure adherence to regulations and policies
- Establish robust inventory management protocols, including proper storage, labelling, and tracking
- Conduct thorough internal audits to maintain accurate inventory records and address any discrepancies promptly
- Continuously optimise stock levels based on sales data analysis
- Ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Implement a comprehensive quality assurance system, refining procedures as necessary
- Regularly review and enhance Standard Operating Procedures to maintain consistency and align with quality standards.
We're Looking For Someone That:
- Demonstrates persistence, sets and achieves challenging goals, and seizes opportunities
- Accepts feedback, adjusts to changes, and manages competing priorities effectively
- Proactively seeks opportunities, takes independent actions, and pursues self-development
- Inspires trust, motivates others, and remains composed under pressure
- Prioritises safety, identifies and addresses potential hazards, and ensures proper equipment usage
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Previous managerial experience in Warehouse Operations
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and inventory control
- Knowledge of relevant safety and regulatory guidelines
- Proficiency in basic computer software; experience with SAP (ByDesign and/or S4 HANA) preferred
What's on Offer:
- Monday-Friday 40hr Working Week
- 25 Days Holiday plus Stats
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- Pension 4% Employer – 4% Employee
- Westfield Health Private Healthcare
- Bonus Scheme
Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit www.elevationrecruitmentgroup.com