At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a busy warehouse, oversee operations, and lead a dynamic team.
- Company: Growing business in Plymouth with exciting expansion plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape new processes.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by setting up a new warehouse operation.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join a growing business based in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation at an exciting time for the company. Due to continued growth, the business has recently acquired an additional building and is preparing for a warehouse relocation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up the new operation, helping to shape the warehouse layout, processes, workflows and standards from the outset.
The Role
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse and warehouse-linked production activities, including:
- Goods In, put-away, storage and replenishment
- Picking, packing, dispatch and returns
- Stock control, cycle counting and inventory accuracy
- Managing daily workloads, labour requirements and operational priorities
- Leading and developing warehouse staff and supervisors
- Planning for peaks, absence, large orders and changing customer demand
- Supporting and leading the operational side of the warehouse relocation
- Designing efficient warehouse layouts, product flows and storage locations
- Coordinating stock migration and the set-up of the new facility
- Managing workflow through embroidery, printing, heat transfer and other customisation activities
- Monitoring productivity, service levels, stock accuracy and operational costs
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping
- Identifying bottlenecks and implementing practical process improvements
- Using ERP/WMS systems to maintain accurate stock and operational information
About You
- We are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager who is comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor and taking ownership of the operation.
- Previous experience managing a warehouse, distribution or similar operational environment
- Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory control
- Experience leading and developing operational teams
- Good understanding of stock accuracy, cycle counting and stocktakes
- Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems
- Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to manage service, cost, safety and quality simultaneously
- A proactive approach with the ability to make decisions and get things done
Desirable Experience
- Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- Warehouse relocations or new site start-ups
- Major warehouse layout or process improvement projects
- Garment customisation, workwear, PPE or light production environments
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
- Forklift/materials handling equipment
- Continuous improvement methodologies
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager who wants to make a genuine impact within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to help shape a new warehouse operation rather than simply inherit existing processes.
Warehouse Manager employer: SC ENGINEERING
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