Warehouse Manager

Number of direct reports 3-4

Job titles of direct reports - Storeman / Driver

Job purpose

• To take overall responsibility for all aspects of the efficient operation of the Wooburn Green warehouse, as well as the accurate, timely and consistent fulfilment of customer orders.
• To recruit, train, manage and develop all warehouse staff as required for optimum efficiency, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• To communicate and work effectively with all other departments and the senior management team.

Key accountabilities

• To understand all procedures relating to the smooth and safe running of the warehouse, ensuring documentation is correctly processed
• To understand all Company Health & Safety, Quality and regulatory compliance policies relating to the warehouse and premises.
• To optimise the storage capacity, layout, equipment, resources, warehouse systems and processes to ensure accurate movement of the company’s products.
• To optimise efficient stock rotation, stock monitoring and security processes in and around the warehouse including trade collections.
• To manage / negotiate with suppliers (couriers etc) to provide an error-free service at the best possible value.
• To maintain a quarantine area and implement procedures for non-conforming items from suppliers and customer returns.
• To oversee the planned maintenance of all warehouse vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• To partake in appraisals and disciplinary matters with respect to the warehouse personnel

Experience

• Significant experience in a similar role, as well as detailed knowledge of the industry and products.

Skills

• Strong leadership and people skills, with the ability to keep staff motivated
• Exemplary time management and work ethic
• Able to multi-task, delegate effectively and re-prioritise on the fly
• Inclusive "team player" mentality
• MS Office literate with good Excel spreadsheet skills
• Methodical mindset

Renumeration

• Annual salary: £35k +
• Branch-based profit share after probation
• Statutory pension Scheme (NEST)