Warehouse Manager

Centric Talent; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent bathroom manufacturer is seeking a Warehouse Manager (NIGHTS) in Waltham Abbey to oversee the flow of goods and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in high service level warehouses, strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a full-time schedule from Sunday to Thursday, with a salary up to £45,000 per annum. Flexibility in working hours and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a high service level warehouse.
• Proven experience of leading and performance management of a team.
• Proven success in improving warehouse systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of goods in and out of warehouses.
• Lead teams responsible for picking, packing, loading & despatching.
• Develop and monitor KPI’s to exceed targets.

Skills

Good competency in Excel

Good knowledge of health and safety legislation

Experienced people manager

High customer service focus

Handling high number of orders

Tools

WMS systems

Forklift licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Warehouse Manager (NIGHTS)

Location: Waltham Abbey

Reports to: Operations Manager / Site Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Sunday to Thursday 20:30 – 06:00 – 42.5 hrs per week (1 hour Lunch)

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Our client are a proud independent bathroom manufacturer and distributor. They have a heritage of innovation and a wealth of experience supplying the leading names in bathrooms for over 37 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of goods in and out of the warehouses in line with business requirements and customer demands
• Plan resources to ensure cost-effective productivity
• Identify, recommend and implement continuous improvements to current processes or procedures
• Strive to improve customer service through accuracy and quality (reduction in mispicks/CNF, damages, etc)
• To complete regular stock counts/PI’s accurately and within the financial boundaries
• Ad-hoc projects as required such as moving stock, development of warehouse space
• Be responsible for the daily line management of the Warehouse team
• Lead teams responsible for picking, packing, loading & despatching of vehicles
• Staff training and development
• Develop and monitor KPI’s to exceed targets and drive ownership within the team
• Ensure appropriate daily operational provision is in place for the Warehouse team to meet the needs of the business – including managing leave requests and sickness absence
• Successfully manage the daily performance and conduct of the Warehouse team in line with the business’ internal procedures
• To conduct Daily Briefs to staff to communicate daily and future tasks
• Flexibility around working hours – able to change shifts at short notice to facilitate holidays/sickness cover
• To provide weekly KPI reports to Warehouse Manager on Staff Performance, Health & Safety, and projects being undertaken
• To ensure the highest standards are kept amongst the workplace including internal/external cleaning of the site and rotation of stock

Experience and education

• Good competency in Excel, Word and WMS systems
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Holding a current forklift licence is desirable (counter balance/flexi,bendi)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in high service level warehouse
• An experienced people manager – proven experience of leading and successful performance management and development of a team of staff
• Proven success in improving warehouse systems and processes
• Experience of working in high pressured environment handling high number of orders
• Proven high customer service focus

Health & Safety

• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant legislation, including reporting any health and safety hazard immediately you become aware of it.
• To work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection Act 2018.
• The post holder may have access to material which is confidential. It is a condition of their contract of employment that they ensure that no confidential material is leaked from the department to unauthorised personnel.
• To implement the Equal Opportunities Policy into your daily activities. All employees are required to work in accordance with the Equality Act (2010).

If you feel you have the relevant experience then we’d love to hear from you, apply today!