Our Client is the leading distributor of non- food related products to the catering, licensed, hospitality and leisure sectors. But that just scratches the surface. Our client is also a fast thinking, fast moving organisation that is redefining supply chain logistics to non- food related products and is looking for a like minded Warehouse Manager to add their energy and innovation to theirs.

Reporting into the Operations (Depot) Manager as Warehouse Manager this is an outstanding opportunity to move into a warehouse management role and play a key part in running a smooth, efficient and customer focused operation : because that?s what our client is intending to run at this site. The role will involve total responsibility for all warehouse operations : goods inwards, stock replenishment, picking and loading etc.

Managing a team of 23 staff other key responsibilities will include staff allocation and utilisation, staff recruitment and development, managing health and safety and security issues and the enhancement of customer service standards.

You will be expected to effectively manage resourcing levels through efficient control of absence/holidays and agree targets and standards which support the achievement of the Company?s objectives.

Finally you will be expected to manage the demands of the operation dealing with problems that may arise in a professional, effective manner and will develop positive relationships with other departments, whilst ensuring employee communication is regularly monitored.

You will also provide advice and support to working colleagues in an approachable manner along with ensuring employees are aware and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

As in any successful management position, the development and motivation of the team around you is essential, as is the ongoing strengthening of customer relationships.
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Knowledge and Skills:

To succeed, you should have warehouse management experience within a fast moving wholesaling environment, ideally gained within the foodservice sector.

Demonstrating exceptional leadership, communication and motivational skills, you will be responsible for the planning and organizing of all warehouse activities and managing all warehouse staff.

You should have a demonstrable record of warehouse experience, coupled with a sound grasp of current practice and health and safety legislation.

Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential. You should be self-motivated, someone who can inspire others with the ability to continually identify process improvement opportunities.

You will combine ambition with a flexible outlook and have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities.

Finally you should have the necessary inter-personal skills to effectively work as part of a depot management team.