Great opportunity to join an AS9100/AS9120 company with strong commercial business throughout the South Coast, this new role as Warehouse Manager presents exciting future prospects. The company has the potential to grow its business considerably with the excellent team that is already in place so this is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, talented, proactive, driven individual with a hunger for success who can help develop and expedite growth.
In your role as Warehouse Manager you will be leading a team of 7 people, and be responsible for organising an efficient, cost effective and safe off-loading, storage and distribution service to ensure that the service and quality requirements of each and every customer are achieved on an ongoing basis. You will also ensure the efficient use and maintenance of all equipment and machinery, whilst providing a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.
Your responsibilities as the new Warehouse Manager will include:
Train, organise and motivate a competent warehouse team.
Prioritise, allocate and monitor the workload to ensure material is always processed for delivery to customers on time.
Improve efficiencies in the warehouse regarding the effective use of staff resources (inc overtime), warehouse space & racking.
Ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times, working to the Company Health and Safety Policy.
Operate efficient and clear systems and procedures and regularly monitor these to ensure all staff are both aware of and adhere to the standards expected.
Carry out the agreed maintenance of all plant and machinery on a regular basis to ensure that it is operating safely and to maximum efficiency.
Continually develop your personal skills and knowledge to improve the effectiveness of your role.
We're looking for the following skills and experience:
Leadership: Gives clear direction so everyone knows what is expected of them. Drives the team, maintaining team spirit.
Coaching: Able to get the most from and bring out the potential in each person.
Customer Service: Reacts to complaints in a positive way, taking ownership of problems. Takes pride keeping promises made.
Drive & Determination: Works the hours necessary to fulfil the role. Remains positive through difficulties and prepared to deal with conflict.
Communication: Is positive, clear and concise. Adopts an open and flexible approach and listens actively.
Planning & Organising: Organises & plans workload to ensure objectives are met and changing priorities are accommodated.
Quality Standards: Understanding of QM Systems and knowledge of local objectives and procedures appropriate to the role.
Health & Safety: Up-to-date knowledge of Statutory and local Health & Safety procedures.
Please apply with your CV for more information or get in touch with Sophie on 01722 334433.