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Warehouse Manager

Katie Strange Recruitment
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Warehouse Manager position offers a great opportunity for a strong people leader to oversee a team of 5 and ensure customer demands are met.
  • Candidates should have previous management or supervisory experience in a warehouse environment, with knowledge of supply chain and logistics being advantageous.
  • The role involves managing all warehouse activities, implementing inventory control systems, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • The company provides a competitive salary dependent on experience, along with a pension scheme and development opportunities.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, with occasional evenings and overtime paid for additional hours.

This is a great opportunity for a strong people leader who is able to lead by example and encourage positive change.

As Warehouse Manager you will oversee a small team of 5, working closely with internal departments to ensure customer demands are met and business targets are achieved.

The business is seeking a strong communicator who is able to identify and implement change to improve process and efficiency. Whilst the individual will also be responsible for encouraging individual performance and working collectively to achieve company objectives.

Previous experience of working in a management/supervisory role in a warehouse environment is essential. Knowledge and experience of working within supply chain and logistics would be a distinct advantage.

Training and support will be in place, development will be encouraged and this will no doubt be a key role as the business continues to expand over the coming years.

The Company:

  • A successful and ambitious local business.
  • Multiple sites across the UK with their head office and main distribution centre based here in Peterborough.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Development and progression opportunities.
  • Working hours - Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm (occasional evenings, overtime paid on all additional hours)
  • Salary - dependant on experience.

The Role - Warehouse Manager:

  • Manage all warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing and shipping.
  • Implement and maintain inventory control systems to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
  • Lead, motivate and supervise a team of 5 warehouse staff.
  • Identify areas for operational improvement.
  • Develop and implement best practices to improve productivity, accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety and regulatory standards, conducting regular audits and training sessions.
  • Manage inventory and quality control.
  • Coordinate with the logistics team to optimise scheduling and routing of deliveries.

The Individual:

  • A proven leader and people person. This role is really well suited to a supervisor or team leader who has previously worked with a small team. Someone who is able to create a cohesive team environment and get the best out of their employees.
  • A strong communicator who can work well with the wider business.
  • Organised, able to manage a busy schedule and delegate accordingly.
  • Previous warehouse management/supervisory experience.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Forklift license is preferred.

For more information, please apply or contact Katie Strange Recruitment directly.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.