Warehouse Manager

Hozelock; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day activities, ensuring efficiency and safety. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with various benefits including a bonus scheme, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Canteen

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all warehouse operations.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and optimise storage space.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organisation

Tools

SAP

PowerBi

Job description

Job description:

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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Benefits:

Canteen

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person