Warehouse Manager

Job Description:

WAREHOUSE MANAGER, MANCHESTER, MANUFACTURING.

£45-50K BASIC SALARY PLUS GREAT BENEFITS. Major European Company offering opportunities to progress and an exciting challenge...

The Company

Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead and improve warehouse operations at their Northamptonshire based site.

The Role

• Lead and drive Site Warehousing operations for least cost while delivering service (internal and external customers) and other organisation goals.
• Develop then deliver budget financial and non-financial targets by maximising efficiency and performance in Warehousing operations.
• Identify current and future site Warehousing operations requirements.  Develop strategies, plans and team capabilities to deliver requirements
• Set and define required standards to meet objectives. Challenge and Manage team and supplier performance to achieve agreed standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the performance of the Warehouse Team by implementing measurable objectives and key performance targets for all department processes, within set timescales, that align with the departmental strategic targets.
• Ensure compliance to all Company Health and Safety standards at all times, always working in a health and safety conscious manner and aware of any issues that may arise from your own actions.
• To supervise and manage agreed budgets and capital expenditure specific to your area of control, and ensure auditable operational and financial records are maintained by assigned staff.
• Drive CI initiatives within the Warehouse to imrpove efficiency and standards, utilising modern techniques and processes.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience of leading and managing Warehousing dept within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective Leadership skills. Ability to inspire, motivate, direct and guide others. To be decisive, pro-active and assertive.
• Proven ability to define and manage to clear process standards.
• Problem solving skills. Ability to perform root cause analysis on issues and be able to identify corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement of dept performance. Ability to generate a range of solutions by thinking outside of the ‘box’ and uses ideas of others to reach conclusion. Evaluates course of action after implementation to determine worth and impact.
• IT literate – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• To be able to resolve conflict and build effective relationships with internal/external customers/suppliers

Is This You?

If you fit the bill as outlined above do not delay - apply here and we will be in touch to discuss the role and company in more detail.