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Location: Needham Market, Suffolk
Salary: Starting 35,000 a year
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Night Warehouse Manager for a food distribution company. Fast-paced, challenging environment enjoys leading a team to success and is passionate about delivering high-quality service to both internal and external clients.
As a Night Warehouse Manager, you will oversee the night operations, ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods in a multi-temperature environment.
We're looking for a motivated leader with a continuous improvement mindset, and someone who is hands-on and ready to implement new strategies to enhance productivity, team performance, and overall efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the night shift warehouse team, ensuring the timely and accurate dispatch of the goods
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality control throughout the warehouse
- Oversee stock management, ensuring accurate stock rotation, replenishment, and inventory control
- Manage loading and unloading processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and timely deliveries to customers
- Work closely with internal departments, including HR and operations, to manage staffing, performance, and operational improvements
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the team's success and drive continuous improvement
- Handle workforce management, including shift scheduling, performance reviews, and resolving staffing issues
- Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety, and industry regulations
- Ensure the team is fully trained and compliant with all warehouse procedures and best practices
- Drive improvements in warehouse operations, identifying areas for efficiency gains and implementing changes
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisor in a warehouse or production
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to meet deadlines and exceed targets
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards
- Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing people and handling HR processes
- IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- Experience operating MHE, Counterbalance, and Reach trucks (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus schemes
- Company pension plan
- 28 days' holiday per year (including public holidays)
- Employee discounts on products
- Free parking on-site
If you're a driven and experienced Warehouse Manager with a passion for leading teams and delivering results, we want to hear from you!
