Warehouse Manager

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Evesham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and engineering firm in Evesham is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage daily operations, oversee the warehouse team, and ensure efficient inventory practices. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of warehouse management experience and possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Additional requirements include a valid driving license and forklift certification. This full-time role offers regular working hours and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years warehouse management experience required.
• Must possess valid driving license.
• Forklift and Narrow Aisle Forklift licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the warehouse team and operations effectively.
• Oversee inventory management and safety within the warehouse.
• Implement training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Customs requirements knowledge

Leadership and motivational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

QlikView

Kardex system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Management of the warehouse team including performance, attendance, and allocation of resources
• Overseeing receiving, warehousing and distribution operations for domestic and world-wide shipments
• Implement job rotation. Plan and implement training to achieve desired versatility
• Ensuring effective and safe use of warehouse equipment
• Working with purchasing to manage stock locations and order quantities effectively and efficiently
• Month end inventory closure within the Financial Controller timeframe
• Inventory analysis and implementation of new ad hoc reports in QlikView reporting system
• Support the identification of slow-moving stock
• Assist our auditors with our yearly stocktake audit
• Ensuring safety of the team
• Motivating and managing the team
• Identification and implementation of continuous improvement activities and performance reviews
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities
• Assisting with deliveries where required
• Key results & Objectives: Managing the day to day running of the Warehouse by providing a hands on approach
• Liaising with HQ to implement a new warehouse device barcode reader system
• Provide support to the Operational team with the relocation of stock to the new facility
• Implement a new perpetual inventory process within the new Kardex system for auditing purposes
• Once relocated to Evesham, the Warehouse Team Leader will assist with implementation of new KPIs for the department and provide monthly reports

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years warehouse management experience
• Experienced in Customs requirements for export/import
• Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
• Valid driving license
• Forklift & Narrow Aisle Forklift licence
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding leadership, organisational, multitasking and problem-solving skills

Working Hours

Hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (early finish Friday)

Holidays

24 days plus statutory holiday (8 days)