Warehouse Manager

Farmfoods; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail distribution company based in Solihull is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will manage a multi-shift team, ensure efficient stock control, and maintain high health and safety standards. Previous warehouse management experience is preferred, and the role offers a competitive starting salary of £42,000 along with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Free canteen facilities

15% staff discount

Complimentary uniform and PPE

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse management experience preferred.
• Strong ability to plan and organize tasks effectively.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receipt, order assembly, and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Manage 24/7 multi-shift teams.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Effective team leadership

Assertiveness

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a team working over a fast 24/7 operation responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre which combines ambient, chilled and frozen warehouses and is located in Monkspath, Solihull. Playing a vital part in our supply chain process, they will oversee the efficient receipt, storage and delivery of goods to our shops, ready for our customers. To achieve this, they manage people, processes and systems. They are responsible for ensuring targets are met. They also ensure Health & Safety requirements are followed and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.

Responsibilities

• Planning, co-ordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods;
• Having a clear understanding of the Company's policies, values, vision and how the warehouse contributes to these;
• Ensuring stock control systems are up-to-date;
• Organising the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring performance and progress;
• Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded;
• Maintaining standards of Health & Safety and ensuring security in the work environment;
• Overseeing the planned maintenance of machinery and equipment;
• Manage 24/7 multi-shift teams;
• Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements;
• Ensure all warehouse costs are controlled and maintained at a minimum level;
• Maintain the highest hygiene standards;
• Managing absence and personnel matters;
• Inclusion in facilities management.

Qualifications

• To be a good all round communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• To be a strong people manager, who can lead and develop an effective team;
• Assertiveness, prepared to see through plans and overcome obstacles;
• To provide clear and strong direction.

About us / Benefits

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has previous warehouse management experience and is looking to progress their career further. Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an 'old fashioned', genuine and friendly customer experience. Our distribution operation is the backbone of our business, playing an essential part in serving our customers by ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of £42,000
• 30 days annual leave
• Free canteen facilities
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops
• A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost
• Free life assurance
• Workplace pension