Warehouse Manager Position Overview
As a small manufacturer, my client relies on the efficiency and effectiveness of our warehouse operations and are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to manage the operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervise and participate in daily activities of the warehouse (to include loading and unloading of vehicles and moving stock between warehouse and production), quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
Schedule and oversee warehouse team to meet the demands, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
Meet regularly with Production to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
Arrange with suppliers the disposal of reject material and monitor receipt of credit
Manage logistics utilised to transport products to customers and internal facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages
Reconcile raw picking sheet with daily production schedule. Highlight and resolve raw material issues that affect same day production plans with Production Manager and Leadership Team
Review inbound delivery schedule and plan receipts/storage and paperwork requirements.
Stocktake one section of warehouse per week recording information for monthly stocktakes
Compile prestart and end of day checks
Maintain warehouse housekeeping standards
Ensure that warehouse and all equipment (including Forklifts) is secure at all times.
Attend daily production meeting - note changes in plans for the day/week and revise plans if necessary
Coordinate, check off and liaise with accounts for all transportation costs and requirements. Coordinate and book transportation for client deliveries
Allocate daily supplier delivery slots
Manage preventative maintenance schedules
Maintain warehouse and logistics health and safety procedures
Coordinate and resolve late supplier delivery issues, advising office and production where necessary
Coordinate and managed importation and exportation of raw and finished materials
Arrange daily transfer of goods in paperwork to the office and accounts
Maintain QC standards and procedures. Repacking damaged materials
Warehouse Manager Position Requirements
3+ year's experience in a warehouse lead role managing hourly employees
Current Forklift License
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products
Experience dealing with stock management and inputting data onto the internal
WMS/ERP
Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy
Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
Ability to work with all levels of company staff
Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and oral feedback
Warehouse Manager Position Remuneration
£30,000- £35,000 salary
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