Due to continued growth my client is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager.

As a warehouse manager, you'll need to:

Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies

Coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly 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 these

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

Organise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress

Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
brief team leaders on a daily

Visit customers to monitor the quality of service they are receiving

Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment, for example, ensuring that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely

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.

Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

Hours of work are:8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Skills:

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

Team working 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.

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