Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job title: Warehouse Manager

Company: Venatu

Job description: Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Bradford – BD4

About my client

My client is a leading Packaging supplier known for its commitment to customer service and operational efficiency. They are currently seeking a Warehouse Manager to join the team and oversee our 12,000 sq ft warehouse operations.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for a team of 5 staff and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of their warehouse. Your key responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 5 staff in our 12,000 sq ft warehouse.

Customer Service Excellence: Maintain and enhance a standard of customer service excellence.

Order Dispatch: Ensure prompt dispatch of orders within 48 hours of receipt (with a same-day target).

Efficiency Improvement: Maintain and improve recorded pick speeds, and continuously monitor and enhance KPIs.

Inventory Management: Manage the stock system, both internally and at our external sites.

Logistics Supervision: Supervise incoming deliveries and outgoing couriers.

Safety and Housekeeping: Maintain good housekeeping within the warehouse and uphold all aspects of Health & Safety.

Staff Management: Handle all warehouse staff issues and disciplinaries, conducting regular informal 1-2-1s to ensure staff development.

Supplier and Budget Management: Review costs of all suppliers and couriers, ensure optimal pricing and service, and manage warehouse budgets.

Space Management: Limit the need for external warehousing through excellent bulk space management.

IT Reporting: Learn and develop IT reporting capabilities to improve output.

Peak Season Planning: Plan and prepare for peak seasons.

Process Improvement: Conduct regular reviews of all warehouse procedures and recommend improvements where appropriate, maintaining all warehouse process documents.

Team Development: Engage, coach, and develop the warehouse/production team.

Collaboration: Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the Sales Office to enhance the customer experience.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Perform ad hoc analysis and reviews of processes and Glick presentations at the request of the Director.

Facility Maintenance: Oversee maintenance of building and site facilities.

General Responsibilities:

In addition to the key responsibilities, the Warehouse Manager will also have the following general responsibilities:

Security and Access: Act as a key holder and be responsible for securing the building in the evening and opening it in the morning.

Leave Management: Authorise holiday forms for direct reports.

Sickness Monitoring: Monitor sickness records for direct reports and report any overtimes to the payroll clerk.

Essential Skills:

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

Leadership: Strong leadership skills and problem-solving abilities, with a proven ability to drive results through a team approach.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internal and external.

Team Development: Ability to engage, coach, and develop the team.

Decision-Making: Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to integrate and apply information effectively.

Process Improvement: An ability to improve warehouse processes to reduce errors and maximize productivity.

Policy Enforcement: Ability to initiate and enforce operational and personnel policies.

Technical Skills: Experience and knowledge of the Microsoft package.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for optimising warehouse operations and delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply for the Warehouse Manager position.

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Expected salary:

Location: Bradford

Job date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:48:41 GMT

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