Warehouse Manager – Birmingham

Decora; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Birmingham is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will ensure stock accuracy, manage teams effectively, and implement high standards of quality and safety. Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a busy warehouse environment and strong leadership skills. The role offers competitive benefits including bonuses and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Attendance rewards

Loyalty bonus

Discount on company products

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Warehouse Management experience in a fast-moving industry.
• Experience managing teams within tight quality and efficiency parameters.
• Strong decision-making and initiative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations within the Warehouse.
• Ensure timely and accurate stock management.
• Implement and promote Health and Safety Policy.

Skills

Warehouse Management experience

Stock accuracy

People management skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing skills

Education

Qualification in Leadership and Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities

• Located at our site in Birmingham, being responsible for the day‑to‑day Operations within the site.
• Plan and co‑ordinate the incoming goods, storage, and dispatch of items in a timely and efficient manner to achieve your team objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as determined by the Senior Operations Manager.
• Responsibility to ensure structured training and development for self and team to enhance skill levels, product, knowledge, flexibility, absence cover, safety & welfare of your team.
• To ensure effective, safe, accurate and timely stock management to include space allocation, stock transfer and dealing with non‑confirming product.
• Working closely with the Purchasing department to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Organising and ensuring accurate and periodic cycle counts and stock takes.
• Timely reporting of all variances, out of stock items / return to stock, etc. and taking corrective action as required.
• Timely and accurate transfer and recording of all internal stock movements.
• Ensure the accuracy and strict control of all relevant documentation and administration relevant to your area.
• Ensure that the awareness of customer expectations on ‘Service’ and ‘Right first time’ are promoted throughout the organisation.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the quality of the product and service within the Warehouse is maintained at the highest possible standards for the customer.
• Ensure quality procedures and team quality targets are strictly adhered to.
• Monitor and enhance the inspection process for Incoming goods and finished products.
• Develop and maintain a robust process to manage Supplier Quality through clear and concise reporting.
• Ensure that all quality concerns are investigated and addressed to a prompt and full conclusion.
• Encourage and facilitate employee through cross‑functional improvement teams.
• Implement and promote the company’s Health and Safety Policy, ensuring safe working conditions and practices within the Warehouse.
• To facilitate customer visits and customer training requirements on site, scheduling these into the day‑to‑day operations of the site.
• To be a key holder and open / lock up at appointed start and closing times if required.
• Provide strong leadership, direction and mentoring, thereby fostering and sustaining co‑operation and team spirit.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time, including discretional overtime.

Essential requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ recent, relevant Warehouse Management experience in a busy fast moving industry
• Strong experience in driving and ensuring stock accuracy within a high-volume Warehouse
• Experience of managing teams within tight quality and efficiency parameters
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages; word, PPT and excel
• Experience of managing employee relations
• Experience of training and developing staff
• Strong people management skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills
• Ability to make decisions and use initiativeAbility to implement, and ensure compliance with, Company policy and procedures
• High level of honesty and integrity

Desirable requirements

• Qualification in Leadership and Management
• Knowledge / application of business improvement techniques
• Experience of Quality Systems (preferably ISO)
• Working knowledge of applying 5s and CAYG principles
• Experience of driving a forklift and order picker

What we offer

• Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service
• Attendance rewards- quarterly £50
• Loyalty bonus
• Long service awards
• Paid medical appointment allowance
• Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
• Discount on company products- up to 50%
• Employee referral scheme
• Life assurance upon one years service
• Employee assistance programme upon one years service
• Employee recognition schemes
• On-site parking