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Warehouse Manager

Mosaic Recruitment Ltd.,
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Harlow, Essex CM17 9TD, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Warehouse Manager is sought for a state-of-the-art facility in the food industry.
  • The role requires extensive experience in warehouse management, preferably within food processing, and a strong understanding of warehouse management systems.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing inventory management, warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
  • Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a focus on team development.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per year, with a requirement of at least 5 years of relevant experience.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager within the food industry. Working in a state-of-the-art operation you will oversee all warehousing activities related to the storage, handling, packing and loading of all products. You will ensure that inventory management, packaging, loading, and dispatch processes are efficient, safe and compliant with food safety and quality standards. You will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of warehouse management systems and food safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: Inventory Management:
    • Oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of products, packaging and warehouse raw materials.
    • Maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring accurate and real-time inventory records using warehouse management systems.
    • Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to ensure good stock rotation and minimise waste.
    • Manage stock control personnel
Warehouse Operations:
    • Plan and coordinate daily warehouse activities including packing, storage, loading operations and warehouse good inwards.
    • Manage the movement of goods between production and warehouse, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials.
    • Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and safety within the warehouse to comply with health and food safety regulations.
 Team Leadership:
    • Supervise and lead a team of warehouse staff, including loaders, forklift operators, and inventory clerks.
    • Develop work schedules, assign tasks, and ensure team members are trained on operational and safety procedures.
    • Promote a safety-first culture, conducting regular training and risk assessments in line with OSHA and HACCP standards.
 Logistics Coordination:
    • Collaborate with transport team to help coordinate deliveries, ensuring on-time shipments to customers.
    • Work closely with production teams to align warehouse activities production schedules.
 Quality Control and Food Safety:
    • Ensure that all products are stored and handled in accordance with food safety and quality standards (GMP, HACCP, etc.).
    • Conduct regular inspections of warehouse conditions, monitoring for pests, cleanliness and product integrity.
    • Ensure proper labelling, sealing, and packaging of products to ensure product quality.
 Equipment and Facility Management:
    • Oversee the maintenance of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and bagging machines.
    • Work with the maintenance team to ensure that all warehouse facilities are in good working order and compliant with safety standards.
 Reporting and Documentation:
    • Generate reports on inventory levels, warehouse performance, and operational efficiency.
    • Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products, transfers, and returns.
    • Prepare and submit reports to management on warehouse KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
    • Returns, booking in, Goods In, closing orders
 Person Specification Essential Criteria Experience:
    • Extensive experience of warehouse management, preferably in the food processing industry.
    • Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
 Qualifications/Knowledge:
    • In-depth knowledge of inventory control, logistics, and warehouse best practices.
    • Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, etc.) and company safety regulations.
 Skills:
    • Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development.
    • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
    • Team player
    • Excellent IT skills
 Desirable Criteria Knowledge:
    • Basic understanding of UK Employment law, including practical dissemination of HR policies and procedures e.g., recruitment, capability, disciplinary procedures.
    • IOSH Health & Safety management
    • Food Safety, HACCP, BRC audit involvement
 If you are interested and have the right experience for the role please submit your CV along with a covering letter as to your suitability

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