Assistant Warehouse Manager

Allstaff; Renfrew; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allstaff is seeking an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager in Renfrew. You will support daily warehouse operations, supervise staff, and drive safety, accuracy and efficiency across goods-in, storage, picking and despatch.

Deputising for the Warehouse Manager when required, you will lead teams to meet KPIs and continuously improve processes. The role suits a proactive warehouse professional with strong organisational skills, 3+ years supervisory experience, and a solid track record in

Formación

• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of goods-in, stock control and despatch processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop warehouse teams.
• Experience using KPIs and achieving targets.
• Good health and safety understanding.
• Proficient with WMS and MS Office (Excel/Outlook).
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments is desirable.
• ILM Level 3 leadership qualification is desirable.
• Counterbalance/Reach Truck licence or willingness to train is desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S or continuous improvement techniques is desirable.
• Experience preparing warehouse reports and KPI analysis is desirable.
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely qualification is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Support the daily management of warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and despatch.
• Supervise, motivate and develop warehouse staff, ensuring workloads and priorities are managed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and warehouse security.
• Monitor stock accuracy, coordinate cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure customer orders and internal stock requirements are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, productivity and service levels to identify improvements.
• Oversee use of WMS and warehouse equipment.
• Support staff training, performance management, attendance and development.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve operational issues and maintain service standards.
• Depose for the Warehouse Manager and provide leadership when required.

Conocimientos

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Inventory management

KPIs

WMS

Excel

Outlook

Health & Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

ILM Level 3 leadership

Herramientas

WMS

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Assistant Warehouse Manager, based in Renfrew. We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the smooth running of a busy warehouse operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident warehouse professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and maintaining high operational standards. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you will help oversee daily activities, coordinate the warehouse team and ensure operations run safely, efficiently and accurately. You will also deputise for the Warehouse Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily management of warehouse operations, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and despatch.
• Supervise, motivate and develop warehouse staff, ensuring workloads and priorities are effectively managed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and warehouse security.
• Monitor stock accuracy, coordinate cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure customer orders and internal stock requirements are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, productivity and service levels, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the effective use of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse equipment.
• Support staff training, performance management, attendance and team development.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve operational issues and maintain service standards.
• Deputise for the Warehouse Manager, providing leadership and operational continuity when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within warehouse operations, including supervisory, team leader or assistant management experience.
• Strong knowledge of goods-in, stock control, inventory management and despatch processes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop warehouse teams.
• Experience working with warehouse KPIs and operational performance targets.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Confident using Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound operational decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• ILM Level 3 or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Counterbalance or Reach Truck FLT licence, or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S or continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience preparing warehouse reports and analysing KPIs.
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely qualification.

Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm Lunch break: 45 minutes

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your warehouse management career, with the chance to develop your leadership skills and contribute to a successful warehouse operation.