Warehouse Manager

Crane Worldwide UK Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Worldwide UK Limited is seeking a warehouse supervisor to manage layout planning, staff recruitment, and daily task assignment. The role requires ensuring proper handling and preservation of goods and enforcing safety practices. You will coordinate with other departments to boost efficiency and monitor costs to protect gross profit.

The position emphasizes leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse work experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Professional certifications may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervises layout planning of warehouse and storage areas considering turnover, size and weight of items.
• Participates in recruitment of hourly warehouse staff.
• Directs scheduling and task assignments for warehouse personnel.
• Advises staff on handling, care, and preservation of stored and shipped items; applies safety and security procedures.
• Coordinates warehouse activities with other departments to improve efficiency.
• Oversees cost control measures to strengthen gross profit.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Staff coaching

Coordination

Tools

MS Office

Inventory control system

Warehouse management software

Job description

• Supervises planned layout of warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
• Participates in the recruitment of hourly employees for the warehouse
• Ensures planning, direction, scheduling, and assignment of jobs for warehouse staff.
• Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems.
• Coordinates work activities of warehouse operations with other departments to ensure better efficiency and cohesion.
• Oversees cost control measures to strengthen gross profit and contribution

Other Skills & Abilitues:

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex warehouse operational issues.
• Ability to be a team-player and work effectively with senior-level staff.
• Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance.
• Proficient at MS Office
• Ability to pay attention to detail and be highly organized.
• Ability to handle warehouse accounting and book-keeping.
• Working knowledge of electronic inventory control system
• Working knowledge of safety and security procedures

Education & Experience:

• 3 or more years of experience with warehouse work.
• 2 or more years of supervisory or management experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well