Warehouse Manager in Washington

Our client is a privately owned, service-driven manufacturing business with a long-established reputation for product quality, customer care and attention to detail. Utilising the positive attributes associated with being a family-owned company, the business has gained competitive advantage through a flexible, forward thinking & global approach to their markets. The result is a technologically advanced group now well positioned for growth in its chosen markets, driven by design capability and a commitment to offering the highest levels of service.

Now, as part of their strategic growth plan, the client is looking to establish a key warehouse and distribution facility, based in the North-East of England. The site set-up project is underway, with a target to be fully operational in 2027. With the basics in place, a suitably experienced Warehouse Manager is now required to implement the project plan and lead the set-up of the new warehouse facility.

Initially, you will ensure that the new site has the appropriate layout as well as the right systems and processes to serve the future needs of the business. Following that, you will apply your experience of stock control and inventory management, as well as picking, packing & despatch to develop best practice service delivery, directly supporting the company’s long-term growth plans. You will build and lead your operational team to meet the evolving needs of the business, in a safe and well-managed environment.

The ideal candidate will be a proven Warehouse Manager, with experience of running standalone or lightly supported site. Your project management skills will include setting up new sites or layouts as well as day-to-day warehouse operations, leading teams in delivering high quality systems, processes and practices which support complex stock movements of high value goods. Down to earth and focussed, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to work closely with colleagues across the business, as well as leading and developing your own functional team.

• Warehouse conversion and readiness – implement design, layout, structures and core processes, including racking/storage, goods in/out and secure storage.
• Operating model and detailed process build – implement end-to-end processes and day-to-day operational routines and controls suitable for complex stock movements of high value goods.
• Systems, data and controls – build relationships with functional colleagues (IT, Finance & Operations) to establish high quality inventory controls, utilising ERP and appropriate planning tools.
• Cost control – manage department spend, driving value for money by controlling your operational overheads, including facilities, equipment and maintenance to achieve your financial as well as operational KPIs.
• Build, develop and lead your team to deliver an excellent service in a safe environment for all, taking responsibility for maintaining high working environment standards for the site.

Location: NE England (Full time site-based)

Package: Attractive Salary (+ Bonus & benefits package)

Candidate Profile:

• Proven Warehouse Manager with an excellent track record, including warehouse set-up and daily operations.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant settings, i.e. high value goods / complex distribution requirements.
• Proven team leadership experience, able to build, develop and lead a skilled functional team.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, quickly builds excellent relationships across functions, departments & sites.
• Self-reliant, able to act on own initiative and add value, drawn from your experience and expertise.
• Personal attributes include; agile mindset - comfortable with change, pragmatic, credible, hands-on but able to see the bigger picture, calm & measured, leads from the front.