Warehouse Manager

Optima Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent supply and distribution company in Greater London seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager. This role involves leading a warehouse team of around 30, ensuring productivity through effective leadership and communication. The ideal candidate has a strong record in warehouse management, is comfortable in fast-paced environments, and possesses excellent communication skills. The position offers up to £35,000 per annum, career progression opportunities, and additional benefits such as onsite parking and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Career Progression

Laptop and Smartphone Provided

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager.
• Strong focus on team management and staff training.
• Adaptable to fast-paced work environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a warehouse team of around 30.
• Ensure productivity targets are met through teamwork.
• Organise recruitment, training, and staff performance monitoring.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Oversee stock control and accurate inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Recruitment and training

IT proficiency

Team motivation

Job description

Warehouse Manager

We are working with an established and market-leading, independent supply and distribution company who work with Nationwide clients.

They are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and manage their warehouse team.

• Up to £35,000
• Based in Chessington
• Free onsite parking

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the General Manager and Company Directors
• Responsible for leading and managing a team of circa 30, including two supervisors
• Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
• Organise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress
• Have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these
• Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met
• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly, and dispatch of goods
• Coordinate the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
• Respond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephone
• Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate
• Plan future capacity requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Where appropriate, oversee the maintenance and operation of warehouse management systems and automated storage and retrieval systems

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager
• Focused on managing, recruitment and training
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment
• 'Hands On' approach
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Comfortable using various IT systems

Additional Information

• Up to £35,000 – Per annum
• Working hours 08.30 - 6.00 pm Monday - Friday
• 31 Days Holiday including bank holidays and the Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme / auto-enrolment
• Career progression
• Laptop and Smart phone provided
• Onsite parking

Referral Program

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