Warehouse Manager

Get Recruited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing both permanent and temporary teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and achieving KPIs. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to train team members effectively. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Warehouse Manager or Logistics Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage both permanent and temporary staff to achieve optimum performance.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 personnel including Pickers, Packers, and Forklift Drivers.
• Liaise with Sales, Operations, and Transport teams to fulfill orders.
• Ensure KPIs are achieved in line with specifications and time periods.
• Train and coach team members for skill development.
• Monitor progress and productivity regularly.

Skills

People management

Health and safety

ERP system proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

MIDDLEWICH

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're exclusively recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer who is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager / Logistics Manager as part of their significant growth plans.

As the Warehouse Manager, you'd be responsible for the Management of the Warehouse, People Management, Stock Control and Health & Safety. You'll need to manage and motivate a mixture of permanent and temporary staff to ensure that key daily objectives are achieved within this fast-paced environment.

Collaborating with the Transport Manager to ensure that orders are distributed to customers promptly and delivered to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Warehouse Manager who wants to be part of a forward thinking company.

THE WAREHOUSE MANAGER ROLE OVERVIEW:

• As the Warehouse Manager, you'll be working within a busy fast paced environment responsible for leading a team of 10 Permanent and Temporary personnel which include Pickers, Packers and Forklift Drivers, amongst others
• Liaising with the Sales, Operations and Transport teams to ensure that all orders are fulfilled and shipped to customers with the agreed time periods
• Ensuring KPI's are achieved inline with the agreed specifications and time periods
• Planning and managing the team resource to ensure that projects are fulfilled within the timescales
• Managing, Training and Coaching team members to ensure that they have the required skills and to ensure continued development
• Monitoring progress and productivity at regular intervals
• Ensuring full compliance at all times of company policies and procedures, standards and legislation
• Communicating with Customers, Suppliers and internal departments to ensure a smooth delivery of orders

THE PERSON:

• Must have current experience as a Warehouse Manager or Logistics Manager (Or Similar) within a fast paced warehousing environment. My client would be open to considering an individual who has experience at Yard Manager / Branch Manager level from a Builders Merchant background
• Excellent people management skills are essential you'll need to be able to demonstrate that you can effectively manage both permanent and temporary staff to achieve optimum performance
• Must have excellent experience and skills of Health and Safety within a warehousing style environment
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships internally and externally
• Strong levels of computer literacy, ideally with experience of using an ERP system

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV via the advertisement for the Warehouse Manager position for immediate consideration.