Automated Warehouse Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chester, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automated Warehouse Operations Manager to lead their innovative operations in Chester. This role offers the chance to influence sustainable practices in the beverage supply chain while managing a state-of-the-art automated warehouse. You'll be pivotal in ensuring excellent service levels and compliance with industry standards. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and operational excellence, where your expertise will contribute to a greener future and a thriving workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Additional annual leave for long service

Free onsite gym

Discount platform for restaurants and retailers

Employee Well-being benefits

Social Club

Pension scheme

Employer-funded Health cash plan

Health Insurance Options

Professional Development Planning

Qualifications

• Experience in automated warehouse stock management processes.
• Degree level education in relevant fields like Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Experience managing in customs and excise controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive standards to achieve BRC or equivalent accreditations.
• Oversee optimum operation and effective inventory controls.
• Build robust internal supplier/customer relationships.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Operations Management

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Logistics

Degree in Operations

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Order Management Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Transport Management Systems

ERP Systems

SAP

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Automated Warehouse Operations Manager, Elton, Chester, United Kingdom (incl. Northern Ireland)

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Location:

Elton, Chester, United Kingdom (incl. Northern Ireland)

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Introduction

Automated Warehouse Operations Manager | Permanent | £63,000 - £66,000

As Automated Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll be customer service focused with the ability to work under pressure. You will be a self-starter with strong influencing skills and working knowledge of supply chain systems & processes within a manufacturing environment, including Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Transport Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems, and ERP systems, especially SAP.

Encirc makes, fills, and distributes glass bottles and jars. We are market leaders in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling, and logistics solutions for the UK and Irish food and beverages industries. Our purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.

As our next Automated Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for driving standards to achieve BRC or equivalent accreditations while overseeing its optimum operation, excellent service levels, and effective inventory controls. You will build robust internal supplier/customer relationships, collaborate to agree on priorities, identify and implement improvements, and oversee the automated warehouse operation.

The Key Requirements

• Degree level, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Business Administration
• Experience in automated warehouse stock management processes
• Experience in prioritising and balancing inbound and outbound stock movements and controlling warehouse capacity
• Experience managing in a customs and excise controlled environment

At Encirc, you’ll be part of a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. We focus on reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers’ products, prioritising sustainability and modern technology.

Encirc produces up to 3 billion glass bottles and containers each year, many of which you’ll find in your homes. In 2021, we created the world’s most sustainable bottles, using 100% recycled glass. Our Automated Warehouse in Elton is one of the largest in Europe, with a capacity to store 256,000 pallets and serviced by 24 high-reach cranes. This is your chance to join a business striving for zero emissions by 2030.

The Benefits and Perks

• Annual salary review
• An annual leave package, with additional days awarded for long service
• Free onsite gym for all employees
• Mybenefits Reward Platform with discounts at restaurants and retailers
• Employee Well-being benefits
• Social Club
• Pension scheme
• Employer-funded Health cash plan
• Health Insurance Options
• Accident Insurance Options
• Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
• An international organisation with plenty of opportunities

The Next Step

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