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Warehouse Manager
Bristol
£30,000 - £35,000 Base + Benefits
My client are a leading organisation within manufacturing and distribution. The business are ambitious, highly successful and established on the world stage, exporting to more than one hundred countries.
As a result of continued growth, they are looking to strengthen the team further by the appointment of an ambitious and driven Warehouse Manager.
The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, with a focus on taking ownership and leading direction of receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. You will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.
Ultimately, you should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.
Responsibilities
- Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
- Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilisation
- Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
- Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
- Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
- Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
- Prepare annual budget
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
- Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
- Recruit, select, coach and motivate employees
- Produce reports and statistics regularly
- Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a warehouse manager
- Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Leadership skills and ability manage staff
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- You will have at least 2 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role, gained in a similar environment
- You will be capable of overseeing and motivating a team of people.
- You must be able to demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
- You must have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- You will have high standards in all aspects of the role and good attention to detail
- You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adopt a can-do attitude as part of a small busy team.
