Warehouse Manager

WBS are recruiting a Warehouse Manager for our site at Wickford, Essex. The Warehouse Manager will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in the Warehouse, oversee and manage the day-to-day operation of the warehouse. Direct and control the use of warehouse resources ensuring safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.

About us:

Founded in 2003, WBS is built on decades of experience as the leading UK and European supply chain specialist to the print and publishing industry, which has seen us develop and optimise processes and solutions to suit the demands and fast-moving pace of the biggest printers, publishers, and distributors in the sector. Thanks to the continued growth of our team, service offering, warehousing space, and network across the globe, our client network now encompasses a wide variety of cross-sector brands that trust in our integrated approach to optimised supply chain management and sustainable growth.

About the role:

•Achieve warehouse operational objectives by recommending and reviewing current practices; prepare and complete action plans; resolve problems and identify trends.

•Motivate, organise, and encourage teamwork to ensure productivity targets are met.

•Respond positively to new business opportunities to maximise the potential of the warehouse facility.

•Ensure safe operations and adherence to Health and Safety Executive requirements.

•Maintain the security of the warehouse and safeguard property.

•Ensure quality and customer service standards are met.

•Demonstrate and apply financial and commercial understanding of the business to manage costs and maximise financial return.

•Plan the orders for delivery and pickup to meet customer schedules, including staff levels and storage requirements.

•Ensure stock takes are completed regularly and any discrepancies are dealt with and communicated in a timely manner.

•Train and develop staff, as well as monitor performance.

•Manage the effective use of technology, make suggestions for improvements or developments to streamline processes.

•Produce regular reports and statistics on warehouse performance; and

•Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

•Work with the Chelmsford management team to continually improve processes and business performance.

•Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward; and

•Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.

•Achieve agreed individual objectives; and

•Understand and adhere to all Woodland policies and procedures relevant to the role.

About you:

You're an experienced Warehouse Manager with the ability to evaluate and take control of Warehouse processes. Skilled with people and getting the best from your team, with a customer first approach.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.

• Recognition awards and Incentives.

• Length of service incentives.

• Real career opportunities.

• Team bonding opportunities and events.

• To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.

• And much more…

Delivering your potential.