Warehouse Manager

Hozelock (UK); Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods industry is seeking a Warehouse Manager. This role involves managing day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while providing leadership to the team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in warehouse management, especially within an FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role.
• Experience of working within an FMCG environment is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all warehouse operations including inventory management and dispatching.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop processes to optimise workflow and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organisation and Planning

Tools

SAP

PowerBi

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee our warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities within the warehouse, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to company policies and budget. This role requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee our warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities within the warehouse, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to company policies and budget. This role requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Duties

• Ensuring a safer working environment, adhering to health and safety policies and regulations, and maintaining compliance with warehousing, handling and shipping legislation.
• Manage and supervise all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, dispatching of goods and budgets.
• Develop and maintain efficient processes to optimise workflow and productivity within the warehouse.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets and maintain high standards of quality.
• Maintaining accurate stock levels, optimising storage space, and coordinating the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely fulfilment of orders and resolve any logistical issues.
• Producing regular reports and statistics on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and operational metrics.
• Managing warehouse budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Monitor transport and loading requirements in conjunction with the Transport Senior Team Leader.
• Monitor transport and loading requirements in conjunction with the Transport Senior Team Leader.
• Coordinating the use of automated and computerized systems to optimize efficiency and track inventory.
• Ensure supply of resources such as pallets, packaging etc.
• Follow up customer queries on delivery non-conformance.
• Support Business Continuity projects.
• Annually assess and refine FLT requirements with Head of Operations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment for all employees.
  
  

Experience

• Proven experience in warehouse management or a similar role is essential.
• Experience of working within a FMCG environment
• Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of warehouse employees.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Organisation and Planning: Ability to plan and organise warehouse operations, manage inventory, and optimise space utilisation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to warehouse operations, safety, and logistics.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop solutions for process improvement.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems: Familiarity with SAP & PowerBi software and their functions.
• Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Understanding of the principles of supply chain management and logistics.
• Change Management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to warehouse operations is highly desirable.
  
  

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Warehouse Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Consumer Goods

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