Assistant Depot Manager in West Bromwich

As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of depot activities providing essential support to the Depot Manager to ensure operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and the timely dispatch of goods. You will be responsible for helping manage a team, optimising processes, and ensuring a safe, well organised working environment while working collaboratively with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Work closely with our customer services & sales team, assisting them with enquiries, orders relating to the operational side.
• Inventory Management: Assist with stock control and inventory management, including receiving booking in purchase orders, stock take, and conducting regular stock checks and identifying any discrepancies.
• Depot Operations: Support the Depot Manager in overseeing the smooth running of depot operations, whilst maintaining a clean and safe working environment within the depot.
• Transport Operations: Assisting with the routing of deliveries, to ensure they are cost effective and on time and ensuring compliance with all relevant transport regulations.
• Health and Safety: Adhering to all health and safety regulations and procedures, enforcing them to promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Managing People: Supporting the Depot Manager in managing the performance of depot colleagues, providing support and guidance as well as identifying training needs.
• Employee Relations: Address any employee concerns, resolving any workplace issues by being a point of call and collaborating with all, contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.