Warehouse manager

Company

Career-minded People

Location

High Wycombe

Employment Hours

Full Time

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description

Warehouse Manager

Number of direct reports 3-4

Job titles of direct reports - Storeman / Driver

Job purpose

To take overall responsibility for all aspects of the efficient operation of the Wooburn Green warehouse, as well as the accurate, timely and consistent fulfilment of customer orders.
To recruit, train, manage and develop all warehouse staff as required for optimum efficiency, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
To communicate and work effectively with all other departments and the senior management team.

Key accountabilities

To understand all procedures relating to the smooth and safe running of the warehouse, ensuring documentation is correctly processed
To understand all Company Health & Safety, Quality and regulatory compliance policies relating to the warehouse and premises.
To optimise the storage capacity, layout, equipment, resources, warehouse systems and processes to ensure accurate movement of the company's products.
To optimise efficient stock rotation, stock monitoring and security processes in and around the warehouse including trade collections.
To manage / negotiate with suppliers (couriers etc) to provide an error-free service at the best possible value.
To maintain a quarantine area and implement procedures for non-conforming items from suppliers and customer returns.
To oversee the planned maintenance of all warehouse vehicles, machinery and equipment.
To partake in appraisals and disciplinary matters with respect to the warehouse personnel

Experience

Significant experience in a similar role, as well as detailed knowledge of the industry and products.

Skills

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