Job Information

Warehouse Manager (Durham)

Key Criteria

• You MUST have ERP systems implementation experience.
• You MUST have experience of managing people within a warehousing function, including KPI and SLA improvements.

Role Details

• Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will be expected to manage the day to day running of the storage and dispatch function for a hugely successful North East based Global company.
• You must be capable of building a strong and motivated warehouse team who will all work hard in delivering high levels & constantly improving levels of performance.
• You will provide guidance, support, instruction and training for the development of skills, knowledge and awareness relative to operational requirements, health & safety and the welfare of all staff within your team.
• Hands-on input will be required; this should be balanced with strategic planning to best serve the long term business objectives.
• You will be responsible for monitoring and enhancing the running of shift operations to ensure all KPI’s are met and improved upon.
• You need to be able to work to a budget and look to maximize performance & cost savings to ensure that resource is fully utilized at all times across all activities. This means everything from implementing, monitoring, measuring and driving improvements in performance across all areas of operation to ensure that stock is stored correctly and accurately and that the warehouse function complies with all relevant legislation.

Characteristics you will possess:

• Be resilient, influential and results driven
• Be capable of working in a varied and expansive role, including recruiting, motivating, coaching and inspiring a team.
• Have a background in a dynamic, fast paced warehousing environment.
• Be able to monitor, report and provide feedback on performance reviews.
• Be able to understand all levels of warehousing and operations staff within distribution and reacting positively & quickly to unforeseen obstacles.
• Be a good planner with good man management and motivational skills.