Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Operations Manager in Leeds for a 12 month secondment (with potential to extend).

This role will ensure efficient operational and financial running of Inbound and Outbound functions of the Service Centre through effective leadership and management, within corporate guidelines and agreed budget, ensuring excellent customer care. Act as a Leader within the site, driving the correct behaviours and as result delivering continuous improvement. Role identified as a key in developing future Service Centre Managers.

This role has a delegated responsibility for the correct receipt of products, storage of products in the correct conditions according to the product description. Warehouse areas should be mapped according to the Standard Operating Procedures and temperature downloaded every day and reviewed and deviations actioned. Picking (ensuring accuracy and date rotation), safe transportation in a timely manner according to product type and retrieval of returns and recalled products is also critical for this role. The site should action returns and recalls in accordance with the company procedures. The site must have preventative pest control and full house keeping records. The Service Centre Manager is responsible for ensuring that all staff have had training on the relevant standard operating procedures which is documented and reviewed as set out.

• Develop a team that will: Ensure that Inbound and Outbound departments meet all H&S requirements and Direct Reports are aware of their responsibilities.

• Ensure that labour cost of Inbounds and Outbound activities as described in the budget template fall within targeted costs through the implementation of robust control mechanisms.

• Ensure that overheads are contained within the monthly budgetary limits.

• Ensure Service Centre compliance to standard operating procedures, contractual requirements through the achievement of the pre-determined KPIs and audits

• Ensure all aspects of customer care are maintained to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Continuous improvement of productivity performance and agreed KPIs with Service Centre Manager in all areas of responsibilities and ensures targets are met or exceeded.

• Effectively implement all inventory management procedures related to Inbound and Outbound processes in line with company guidelines, working in partnership with the Inventory Manager

• Ensure that statutory requirements of all regulatory bodies are complied with.

• Monitor compliance to standard operating procedures

• Provide effective leadership and motivation through regular team briefings.

• Provide prompt feedback to queries raised by other departmental managers and acts swiftly to warehouse service issues raised by customers.

• Take appropriate steps to maintain the principles of the Leadership Pillar of the AH Way program and be a Pillar Leader for the site.

• Agreeing clear objectives for direct reports and monitoring performance through annual appraisal process as per company guidelines.

• Recruit, train and develop all direct reports, maintaining appropriate liaison with Human Resources department, with a view to support site succession plans.

• Deputise for the Service Centre Manager in his/her absence.

• 2 Direct Reports: AM and PM Shift Manager

• Departmental costs circa £800K pa

• Service Centre management and colleagues

• Regional personnel

• External customers

• Continuous improvement of processes and procedures with highly regulated environment

• Implementation of corporate processes and procedures in a consistent manner in line with company requirements

• Make recommendations for improvements in area of responsibility

• Working with management colleagues to develop a culture of continuous improvement across the service centre and making recommendations to Service Centre Manager

• All management roles within the Service Centre will need to be “on call” for emergency order and will need to participate a weekend working rota

• Proven track record in designing and delivering projects to stabilise and develop Warehouse operations.

• Proven ability to engage and motivate the teams within the fast paced and demanding environment.

• Proven track record of the ability to lead and develop teams in large, complex 24/7 operations.

• Proven ability to operate in a highly regulated environment.

• Proven ability to manage within a set budget.

• Proven ability to build strong and effective relationships across departments.

• Proven ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach.

• Proven ability to operate and develop best practice in Warehouse management.

• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, car allowance, 25 days holiday and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

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