Warehouse Manager

Optima Recruitment • Temporary • Chessington, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £35k - £40k / year • 5d ago

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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