Warehouse Manager

Extension Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing firm in Gateshead is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead their warehouse team. The role involves ensuring high performance through effective leadership and implementing continuous improvement principles. Candidates should have proven experience in warehouse management and strong skills in promoting safety and efficiency. This position offers a supportive workplace focused on employee growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Healthcare Scheme

33 days holiday

Staff discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Lead Warehouse role in a Manufacturing business.
• Working knowledge of lean and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Warehouse Team to ensure engagement and high performance.
• Measure and manage team performance to support manufacturing.
• Ensure timely dispatches to site.
• Maintain cycle counting and routine stock checks.
• Optimise storage space usage.
• Promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Continuous Improvement (CI)

LEAN principles

Performance measurement

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

About the Company

Our client is a thriving and well-established manufacturer based in Gateshead, experiencing sustained growth due to continued success. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to grow and succeed.

They are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to join them and provide hands on leadership to a small warehouse team to support the manufacturing and installation plans.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Staff discounts with major retailers

The Role – Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager role will lead the Warehouse Team to ensure they are engaged and high performing with a focus on improved performance through teamwork and problem solving.

• Measure and manage team performance ensuring the manufacturing plan is 100% supported
• Ensure all despatches to site are made on-time and promptly
• Maintain a schedule of cycle counting and routine stock checks
• Optimise the use of storage space on an ongoing basis through racking reconfiguration, use of outdoor storage and the management of returned goods
• Promote and develop a strong safety culture, lead a culture of continuous improvement and promote the application of 5s

About You – Warehouse Manager

You will have proven experience in a Lead Warehouse role in a Manufacturing business. You will have excellent leadership skills with the ability to implement CI and LEAN principles.

• Ability to implement and effect change to improve performance.
• Working knowledge of lean and continuous improvement techniques.

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