Warehouse Manager
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Update day: 24-05-2024
Location: Leicester East Midlands
Category: Transport / Logistics / Warehouse
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Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 a year
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Due to continued success and growth they are looking to recruit a permanent Warehouse Manager.
Our client is an established distribution company in Leicester.
The Warehouse Manager role is responsible for the overall management and supervision of warehouse activities to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. You will oversee the warehouse operation through 4 direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management:
- Maintain accurate records of inventory levels.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss or damage.
- Ensure accurate and timely order picking, packing, and shipping.
- Coordinate order processing and prioritize orders based on urgency and customer requirements.
- Track orders and shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
- Oversee the layout and organization of the warehouse for efficient space utilization.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Implement and enforce safety procedures and regulations.
- Recruit, train, and manage warehouse staff.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet operational needs.
- Ensure that warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet trucks) is properly maintained and in good working condition.
- Schedule and oversee equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Implement quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and condition of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Investigate and address any discrepancies or customer complaints.
- Monitor and manage the warehouse budget, including labour, equipment, and supplies.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Coordinate the receipt of goods and report supplier performance.
- Prepare and present weekly reports on warehouse performance, including service levels, order accuracy, OTIF and productivity
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including shipping and receiving documentation.
Working hours: Mon - Fri 8am-4pm, 37.5-hour week
The successful Warehouse Manager will have:
- Proven experience in warehouse management or a related role.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Knowledge of ERP/WMS software and systems.
- Clear understanding of the impact of KPI’s/service level.
- In depth logistics procedures within domestic & international shipping.
- Excellent leadership and change management.
- Ability to multi task, prioritize workload, manage deadlines and expectations of others.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels to ensure effective relationship building with other teams and challenge where appropriate
- Strong attention to detail, with a right first time on time mentality.
- Ability to motivate and train others.
- Strong analysis skills, be able to review large sets of data and recommend best practices/improvements based on these results.
- Good interpersonal skills, approachable and friendly with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Positive attitude, ability to deal with last minute changes & queries
- Is committed to the success of the team, thrives within a team environment
- Manages relationships, takes on work & delivers the outcome, prioritising where appropriate.
- Confident and able to use initiative to create and/or seek out solutions
- A team player helping others when required
- Takes accountability for the work and encourages others to do the same
Benefits for the Warehouse Manager
Salary £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Significant annual bonus available if targets are met (Non contractual)
Great working hours - Mon - Fri 8am-4pm, 37.5-hour week
Team social events
Contributory Pension
Simply Health Cover
20 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays rising to 25 days
Holiday Purchase
Staff Discount
If you are interested in the Warehouse Manager role please apply today!
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Deadline: 08-07-2024
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