Warehouse Manager

Thrive Group; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Swindon is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations and ensure compliance with safety legislation. Candidates should have prior warehouse management experience and a solid understanding of Lean Thinking. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £23.50 and involves managing warehouse workflows in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Good all-round knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior Warehouse Management experience.
• Good working knowledge of Lean Thinking and implementation of lean projects.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the warehouse, operators and stock management system.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Monitor performance and provide direction to the team.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Lean Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Training and Development

Job description

Now Hiring: Warehouse Manager

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Swindon

Contract Length: 3 months (with potential for extension or full-time hire)

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern (07:00-19:00 x 2 days and 19:00-07:00 x 2 days)

Hourly Rate: £23.50/hour

Key Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the warehouse, warehouse operators and the warehouse stock management system.
• Responsibility for the safe and effective operation of warehouse activities.
• Responsibility for the operation and accuracy of the Warehouse Stock Management System.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with current Health and Safety legislation, COSHH, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Monitor the performance and potential of the team and provide the direction and motivation necessary to secure optimum commitment, competence and performance.
• Be fully conversant on Warehouse Management Systems.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering, Quality Control and other departments to ensure work procedures are compiled with.
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within all Warehouse areas both internally and externally.
• Establish and control the warehouse KPI's to ensure effective & efficient management of the warehouse operation.
• Manage the warehouse capacity through proactive control of material storage and also the timely destruction of expired product, rejects, active waste, and items with customer approval for destruction.
• Effectively manage materials held in specialist storage outside of the main building ensuring appropriate quality controls and procedures are in place.
• Preparation and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures relating to own areas of responsibility.
• Assist with departmental training and completion of training documentation, principally governed through the Compliance Wire system.
• Effectively manage document and process changes through the TrackWise QMS system and electronic documents management system, EDMS.
• Any other duties which may properly be assigned to this post.

Key Competencies

• Ability to prioritise workload and resources in order to fulfill the Company needs.
• Effective communicator, logical thought process and be able to influence others through reasoned discussion.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work on own initiative.
• Must be IT literate.
• Must be capable of creative problem solving and encourage "continuous improvement" initiatives.
• Should have a positive attitude to work and towards colleagues.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to coach and develop subordinates and peers by acting as a mentor where required.

Requirements

• Good all-round knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior Warehouse Management experience.
• Good working knowledge of Lean Thinking and implementation of lean projects

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about Warehouse Management and want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting essential business operations, apply now to be part of our Swindon team.