Warehouse Manager
Location: Normanton, WF6 2UA
Shift: Monday to Friday
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:00
Menzies are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Warehouse Manager to manage & support an effective operational process, which ensures accurate integrity of customer / suppliers stock and data input, and ensuring that all operational processes and compliances are adhered to, with the ability to improve and able to deliver change effectively.
This role will ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are upheld and the highest standards of health and safety are maintained at all times.
Warehouse Manager responsibilities:
• 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
About you:
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A professional manner
• Previous experience in a management role within a warehouse
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems and other relevant software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• 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 and be proactive
Inclusion:
Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential — creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business. With an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
