Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Menzies Distribution has an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Manager to join our team based in Scunthorpe.

THE DETAILS:

• Shift Pattern / Days: Monday - Friday (some flex required occasionally)
• 42 hours per week
• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Location: Park Farm Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 8QP

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Managing labour/ equipment to drive efficiencies
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport teams; planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods
• Using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and making sure quality, budgetary targets are met
• Coordinating the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
• Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the company’s H&S policy
• Ensure all environmental control measures are in place and effective
• Manage & Control operational costs in an effective manner
• Manage, support & develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication
• Establish & maintain a harmonised people focused team-working environment
• Uphold highest standards of H&S, ensure all inductions and regular training is completed and logged
• Ensure the application of the business ‘key standards’ are maintained
• Establish, monitor and maintain agreed performance levels for all warehouse activity
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain, review and develop working practises in line with operational procedures
• Day to day planning and management of the operation and any special projects or initiatives through continuous improvement
• Effectively communicate internally through the production of reports, KPI information
• Ensuring efficient and effective delivery and implementation of all aspects of Clients operational requirements
• Attending and facilitating regular operational meetings with staff to communicate consistent objectives and performance
• Working to KPI’s and objectives agreed with clients, taking into account any special projects or initiatives

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Management Experience with in a warehouse environment
• Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good 'people skills' for working with a range of colleagues and customers
• The ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Work well under pressure
• To be proactive

BENEFITS:

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition

INCLUSION:

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be their very best, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.