Warehouse Manager

Bristol

£40,000 Base + Benefits

My client is a leading brand on the world market, located in Bristol with five divisions in the group offering services to the Garden Retail, Horticulture, Sport, Industrial, and Fencing industries. They are an incredibly fast-growing company with an international presence in both India and Dubai.

As a result of continued growth, they are looking to strengthen the team further by the appointment of an ambitious and driven Warehouse Manager.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, with a focus on taking ownership and leading direction of receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. You will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products.

Ultimately, you should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilisation
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• You will have at least 2 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role, gained in a similar environment
• You will be capable of overseeing and motivating a team of people.
• You must be able to demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
• You must have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• You will have high standards in all aspects of the role and good attention to detail
• You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adopt a can-do attitude as part of a small busy team