Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

We are working with an established and market-leading, independent supply and distribution company who work with Nationwide clients.

They are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and manage their warehouse team.

• £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
• Based in Chessington
• Free onsite parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the General Manager and Company Directors

• Responsible for leading and managing a team or circa 30, including two supervisors

• Motivate, organise, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
• Organise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress
• Have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these
• Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met
• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly, and dispatch of goods
• Coordinate the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
• Respond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephone
• Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate
• Plan future capacity requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment
• Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Where appropriate, oversee the maintenance and operation of warehouse management systems and automated storage and retrieval systems
• Ensure the trade counter operation provides the service levels required for customer satisfaction.
• Housekeeping; ensuring a clean and tidy working environment is maintained

Person Specification:

Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager

Focussed on managing, recruitment and training

Used to working in a fast-paced environment

Hands On approach

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Comfortable using various IT systems

Additional Information:

circa £35,000

Working hours 08.30 6.00 pm Monday Friday

31 Days Holiday including bank holidays and the Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme/auto-enrolment

Career progression

Laptop and Smart phone provided

Onsite parking

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