Warehouse Manager

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Normanton, UK. The role involves managing operational processes and ensuring compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating logistics, overseeing warehouse activities, and leading a team. Candidates must have strong communication skills, leadership experience in logistics, and a full clean driving license. This position offers a competitive salary of £50k per annum with benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

33 Days Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Manager with demonstrable experience gained within a logistics environment.
• Full clean Driving License essential.
• Flexibility to travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Manage & support an effective operational process.
• Ensure all operational processes and compliances are adhered to.
• Day-to-day planning and management of the operation.

Skills

Good spoken and written communication skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Good computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Excellent people management skills

Good organisational and time management skills

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Manager to manage & support an effective operational process, which ensures accurate integrity of customer/supplier’s stock and data input at our Wakefield Depot. You will be responsible for ensuring that all operational processes and compliances are always adhered to including legislative and regulatory requirements.

The Details

• Salary: £50k Per Annum
• Location: Normanton, WF6 2UA
• Shift: Monday-Friday
• Holiday Allowance: 33 Days inclusive of 8 Bank holidays
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to):

• Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport teams; planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods
• Using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and making sure quality, budgetary targets are met
• Coordinating the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
• Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the company’s H&S policy
• Ensure all environmental control measures are in place and effective
• Manage and control operational costs in an effective manner
• Manage, support and develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication
• Establish & maintain a harmonised people focused team-working environment
• Uphold highest standards of H&S, ensure all inductions and regular training is completed and logged
• Ensure the application of the business ‘key standards’ are maintained
• Establish, monitor and maintain agreed performance levels for all warehouse activity
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain, review and develop working practices in line with operational procedures
• Day-to-day planning and management of the operation and any special projects or initiatives through continuous improvement
• Recruit colleagues and ensure optimal levels of resource aligned with business needs
• Effectively communicate internally through the production of reports, KPI information
• Ensuring efficient and effective delivery and implementation of all aspects of Clients operational requirements
• Attending and facilitating regular operational meetings with staff to communicate consistent objectives and performance
• Working to KPI’s and objectives agreed with clients, taking into account any special projects or initiatives

Key Experience And Qualifications

• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A professional manner
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel) WMS
• Manager with demonstratable experience gained within a logistics environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire teams to align with company vision and values
• Good financial acumen, ability to understand and work with budgets
• Proficient in using dashboards and data to drive performance measures and insights
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Excellent people management skills, with a focus on driving accountability and delivering results through teams
• Full clean Driving License
• Flexibility to travel on occasion

Key Skill And Behaviors

• Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good ‘people skills’ for working with a range of colleagues and customers
• The ability to lead and motivate a team
• Professional
• Work well under pressure
• Proactive

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.