Warehouse Manager

First Base • Permanent • Dursley, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom • £35k - £40k / year • 4d ago

Warehouse Manager - 7003
Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Our client is looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their warehouse operation. This is a varied role managing the warehouse team, stock, goods in and dispatch whilst driving improvements across productivity, accuracy and overall warehouse performance.

Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager:

Oversee the day-to-day warehouse operation including goods in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
Lead, manage and motivate the warehouse team to achieve operational targets (team of 6)
Plan workloads, staffing and resources to meet daily business requirements
Monitor warehouse KPIs including OTIF, picking accuracy, stock accuracy and dispatch performance
Maintain accurate stock levels and locations, including regular PI counts
Work closely with Stock Control to investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
Ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time
Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity
Ensure all warehouse procedures and health & safety requirements are followed
Oversee forklift, machinery and equipment checks to ensure safe operation
Train, develop and support warehouse employees including new starters and temporary staff
Conduct appraisals and manage team performance
Maintain accurate warehouse paperwork, records and system information
Review and improve warehouse processes, systems and working practices
Support the introduction of new technology and automation where appropriate
Investigate and report accidents, near misses, damaged goods and operational issues
Work closely with other departments to ensure an efficient flow of stock and information throughout the business

Key Skills of a Warehouse Manager:

Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager or within a senior warehouse management position
Proven experience leading, managing and developing warehouse teams
Strong knowledge of goods in, goods out, stock control, picking and dispatch
Experience monitoring warehouse KPIs and driving operational improvements
Strong understanding of warehouse health & safety requirements
Excellent organisational and workload planning skills
Strong communication and people management skills
Good attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
Confident using warehouse management systems, scanners and computerised processes
Ability to identify operational issues and implement practical solutions
Hands-on and proactive approach to warehouse management
Forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential

For more information on this role please contact Katie Tyrrell at First Base Employment.

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