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Warehouse Manager

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Job Description:

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £35,000

We are seeking a warehouse manager to join our client based in Plymouth. As a warehouse manager, you'll be responsible for a vital part of the supply chain process, you'll manage people, processes and systems in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately, and that productivity targets are met.

You'll also be responsible for workplace health and safety standards and for the security of the building and stock.

As a warehouse manager, you'll need to:

  • liaise with sales teams, suppliers and transport companies
  • coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, picking, packing and dispatch of goods
  • use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, making sure quality, budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met
  • have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to the business goals
  • coordinate the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
  • respond to and deal with team communication by email and telephone
  • keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate
  • plan future capacity requirements
  • organise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress
  • motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
  • produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • brief team leaders on a daily basis
  • monitor the quality of service being delivered to our customers
  • 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

You'll need to have:

  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management
  • people management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team of people, delegate work and explain ideas
  • teamworking skills
  • planning and organising skills to effectively manage the flow of stock
  • analytical ability
  • accuracy and attention to detail
  • initiative and decisiveness
  • technical and IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and spreadsheets
  • problem-solving skills and the ability to work on a tactical and strategic level
  • the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • a flexible approach to work as many warehouses operate shift patterns
  • knowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse.
  • Getting a forklift licence will be helpful.

Working hours typically 8:30am to 5pm. But can include some early starts, late finishes, weekends and shift work at peak season.

To apply please send your CV to [email protected]

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of The Recruitment Geeks who are operating as a recruitment agency.

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Manufacturing