Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Depot Manager, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible foridentifying and implementing continuous improvement programmes whichenhance the efficiency and effectiveness of pick, packing and the loading of vehicles in order to achieve operationaland financial KPIs.Key responsibilitiesinclude:

• Liaising and agreeing all manning levels, recruitment, training, development and the discipline of all colleagues with theDepot Manager.
• Providingleadership and direction to the warehouse teams to ensure that people are engaged, focused and delivering their potential and ensuring all mandatory / skills training is up to date.
• Ensuringa health and safety culture is embeddedand monitor the use of material handling equipment so that a safe and efficient working environment is promoted at all times.
• Ensuring theappropriate handling, management and storage of materials so that food safety is maximised and the operational plan can be achieved.

Job DescriptionYou may not have heard of us, but were sure youve tried our products. We supply all the UKs food retailers with everything from sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals. We have 16 world-class manufacturing sitesand 18 distribution centres acrossthe UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of £1.2bn in FY20 and employ approximately 12,200 people.Were looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our DTS team at Tamworth.Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 18 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 7,500deliveriesof our own chilled productsand that of third parties every day. Our delivery drivers supply petrol station forecasts and smallerconvenience stores keeping the nation happy.Tamworth is our newest depot, a brand new 160,000 sq ft site, which openedin March 2020.A major picking depot, employing more than 400colleagues and operating a fleet of more than 60 vehicles. The depot serves major convenience retailers in the region.Be part of our exciting new venture in the Midlands where the team work together to pick, pack and process up to 3.5 million units of food per week at peak. What were looking for

• Demonstrable track record in food distribution with a particular emphasis on warehouse picking and packing.
• Prior experience in chilled food is advantageous, but not essential.
• Experienced with sector specific electronic management tools e.g. voice picking would be a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience of managing large teams up to 200 indirects
• Experience managing various KPIs within a storage picking operation
• IT literate; able to use MS office to record and report effectively
• Excellent customer service and a high level of numeracy and literacy

If this sounds like you,join us andgrow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What youll get in return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.