Warehouse Manager

Overview

Our client have an immediate requirement to employ an experienced Warehouse Manager whose prime responsibility will be to liaise with customers, suppliers and transport teams, planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods.

This role is a permanent staff position but is offered on an initial fixed term contract, and is dayshift Monday to Friday.

Company

Our client are a fast growing British Company who develop and manufacture generic products for the British and European markets.

Role

Warehouse Manager whose responsibilities will include;
•To assess all the factors of supply chain such as strategic planning, distribution, logistics, order management, warehouse space management and information systems.
•Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport teams, planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods.
•Monitoring compliance to GDP procedures.
•Manage and control operational costs in an effective manner.
•Take responsibility for Staff recruitment/retention and ensure regular training is carried out for the team.
•Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the company’s H&S policy.
•Attending and facilitating regular operational meetings with staff to communicate consistent objectives and performance.
•Establish, monitor and maintain agreed performance levels for all warehouse activity.
•Maintain and review all procedures for efficiency and continuous improvement in operations

Experience Required
•Experience of managing a warehouse environment in a highly regulated industry in the capacity of supply chain & distribution manager.
•Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
•Good understanding of the importance of the warehousing operation in a manufacturing environment
•Good Distribution Practice knowledge would be preferable
•Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
•Experience of SAP (or equivalent system) and competent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel etc.)
•Ability to embrace change and to drive forward and deliver operating plan objectives
•Strong leadership traits and be competent in people management
•Experience in Health & Safety training e.g. an IOSH Managing Safety qualification (not mandatory)
•Good organizational and strategic planning skills

Remuneration

Circa £30,000 to £35,000