Warehouse Manager - Distribution

Role: Warehouse Manager

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Package: £45,000 - £50,000 plus private health care and performance based bonuses

Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

SUMMARY

Our client is a National Distributor within the construction supply / trade sector. They are currently looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager at their Ipswich site to take full responsibility for the management of the warehouse according to company procedures and policies, and Health and Safety Requirements.

Candidates for this warehouse manager position must have a minimum of 5 years Warehouse Management experience.

WAREHOUSE MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Total management and responsibility of the warehouse and all colleagues
• Setting shift rotas for day and night teams
• Recruitment and selection when vacancies arise
• Inventory and stock control
• Full compliance with H&S
• Implementing/enforcing and documentation of company policies and procedures
• Setting and monitoring KPI's
• Assisting on warehouse floor when needed
• Communicating across departments e.g. Transport and Sales Office
• Maintain site to high standard
• Staff training

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in warehouse management
  
• Understanding and experience of HR including disciplinary, capability & absence management
• Lead and motivate with strong people and communication skills
• Valid FLT licence, REACH and VNA advantageous
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience of computerised WMS and barcoding systems
• The ability to work under pressure
• Organisational skills
• Capable of leading a team
• Autonomous

For further information on this Warehouse Manager position please apply online and one of our team will be in touch.