Warehouse Manager

Job Description

-New Warehouse Manager role TAMWORTH - £40,0000 - £45,000 for a leading 3PL.- This warehouse is a cross Stock Operation with an in house Customs Facility.Client DetailsMy client is a market leading global distributor who specialise in air, sea, road freight & Contract Logistics. They have some fantastic customers, some of the most renowned brands in the whole of the UK, with the busiest stores and online presence.They are within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Sector.DescriptionThe Warehouse Manager you will oversee the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of our customers goods. You will be responsible for a vital part of the supply chain process, managing people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are received and dispatchedsafely and efficiently, and that productivity targets are met.

• Manage all warehouse operations, inbound, outbound and reverse flow.
• Oversee warehouse Health and Safety compliance.
• Contribute to the running of the site and understand the site infrastructure
• Direct warehouse Group Audit compliance.
• Govern warehouse costs within budget and forecast levels.
• Manage warehouse reports weekly, investigate reasons for variances and to instigate corrective action where necessary
• Plan effectively for flexing of resources to account for fluctuations and seasonality
• Assist in recruitment of temps, temporary to permanent and permanent employees to meet budget and forecast requirements
• Proactively manage all absence and retention of staff
• Coach and mentor staff, giving regular formal and informal feedback
• Ensure a high level of compliance to WMS processes
• Deal with all warehouse disciplinary issues in line with company policy
• Liaise with other business functions
• Communicate appropriately with the warehouse team to keep them up to date with business plans and performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse
• The Operations Manager will also be expected to act up for management to cover leave and absence.

ProfileThe successful Warehouse Manager will have exposure to;

• Coach, manage and develop warehouse leaders to optimise performance and meet targets and deadlines Communicate with warehouse staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements
• Ensure effective warehouse and distribution operations by implementing department policies and procedures
• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess on-going performance of direct reports
• Management experience
• Finance Experience
• KPI experience
• Experience in cost/ Revenue and invoicing
• Health and Safety qualification
• Degree preferred, HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
• Demonstrable experience of running a warehouse in a groupage environment
• Previous management experience with the ability to manage and motivate others
• Previous experience of inventory control & customer systems
• A full understanding of the requirements of running a warehouse, such as health and safety and security requirements
• A warehouse or distribution qualification would be advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous
• Forklift Truck & Tug master licence required
• Awareness of load security
• Professional membership of an industry related body would be advantageous

Job OfferThe successful Warehouse Manager will receive;Salary - £40,000 - £45,000Annual BonusPensionLife Assurance25 Days + Bank Holidays

Keyskills :
Warehouse Management