Warehouse Manager

We’re looking for an enterprising Warehouse Manager to join the senior management team at a growing local company with an international presence.

As a leading distributor within the automotive sector, the business has a proud history as a pioneer in its industry and its subsidiary within the UK continuously innovate in order to increase its market share.

As a forward-thinking employer, they are seeking applicants with an innovative, can-do outlook who are experts at streamlining and improving processes and performance.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing all warehouse processes, including goods in and out, stock management and inventory control.
• Leadership of the warehouse team (currently 12 employees).
• Managing the successful administration and distribution of a large volume of incoming deliveries each week.
• Ensuring that all bar codes used within the automated system are attributed correctly.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvements.
• Stock location control.
• Carrying out health and safety management and arranging the relevant training and development for staff.

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive prior experience in a warehouse management role.
• Interest in, and knowledge of, the automotive industry would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• IT proficient, with a good working knowledge of MS Outlook and Excel.
• Keen to be involved in the success and growth of the business.
• Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident and effective people manager with excellent motivational and coaching skills.

Hours of work

• Monday to Friday 8 hours per day (40 hour week)
• Flexible hours between 8am – 7pm

Salary and benefits:

• £40,000 – £45,000
• Free parking
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays