Warehouse Manager

Owens Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Wrexham is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee the warehouse staff, manage loading and off-loading processes, and ensure high safety standards. The role requires prior management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate teams. Working hours are variable depending on customer needs, and the position offers a salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a similar level.
• Able to train others.
• Modern (Lean) warehouse practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire warehouse staff, across all shifts.
• Management of the flow of off-loading and loading.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and securing in the workplace.

Skills

Management qualification preferred

Experience of working at a similar level

Supervision

Problem solving / logical thinking

Good communication skills

Customer focused

Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude

Education

Management qualification preferred

Job specific qualification preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

To take responsibility for the coordination and management of the Warehouse Operation which includes processes and systems. Ensuring the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of goods is delivered to the customer through effective use of resources. Ensuring the customer receives a first-class service in a cost-effective way. Shifts: Monday to Friday,

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire warehouse staff, across all shifts
• Management of the flow of off-loading and loading, to enhance the departure times of radial and trunk vehicles
• Daily management of drivers within the warehouse to meet H&S requirements
• Cycle counting weekly, stock checking, KPI Reporting. Liaison with customer and customers' customer on stocks and call off.
• Ensure effective, safe, accurate and timely stock management to include space allocation, stock transfer and dealing with non-confirming product
• Maintains storage areas by organising floor space' adhering to storage design principles' recommending improvements
• Control of allocation of duties of each shift to incorporate:
  • Loading Efficiencies
  • Loading Accuracy
  • Damage Management, Consignment, Kit and Site
  • BRC Standard Housekeeping Schedules
  • Warehouse
  • Yard
  • FLT Checks and Cleanliness
  • Racking Inspection
  • Organised and Managed Breaks
• Overall responsibility for all aspects of the effective supervision, training and development, holiday allocation for Warehouse Staff as well as health, safety, and welfare of your team
• Absence Management, including 'Return to Work' completion for HR
• Weekly Team Meetings to discuss performance and improvement measures
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and securing in the workplace
• Provide general support appropriate to management when required
• Achievement of improvement goals. Driving team improvement activities

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working at a similar level
• Management qualification preferred
• Job specific qualification preferred
• Supervision
• Modern (Lean) warehouse practices preferred
• Problem solving / logical thinking
• Motivation and Team building
• Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines
• Computer skills
• Good communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external.
• Customer focused
• Able to train others
• The ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly
• Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude

Additional Information

Hours: variable start and finish times depending on customer requirements.

50 hours per week inclusive of lunch breaks. Salary range: depending on experience.