Warehouse Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily warehouse operations within a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead, train, and develop a team of yard staff ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
- Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and warehouse organisation.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce waste.
- Work closely with other departments such as transport and customer service teams to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Analyse operational data to drive improvements and report key performance metrics.
- Coordinate the movement of materials within the yard, ensuring proper storage and organization
- Oversee shipping and receiving processes, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery
- Utilize forklifts and other equipment to safely load and unload materials
- Perform any other tasks which may be assigned by management from time to time.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager ideally within the building material distribution industry.
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of team development.
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems and stock control processes.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to drive performance improvements and implement process enhancements.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience in set up and launch of a new distribution hub.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bike to Work scheme
- Refer a Friend
- Month-end company lunch
- Company events
- On-site parking