Warehouse Manager
Peterlee
up to £60,000
Permanent
BMC Recruitment Group have been retained by a leading FMCG organisation to recruit a warehouse manager to join the organisation on a permanent basis.
This is the ideal opportunity for an existing warehouse manager who is looking for a new challenge. The role is responsible for leading the transition of the organisations existing warehouse operations to a newly established facility. The focus of this role is full set up and recruitment of the new facility.
Key Benefits:
- Salary of up to £60,000 DOE
- Generous pension scheme
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays plus birthday off
- 20% bonus scheme
- EAP
Your Responsibilities include:
- Full set up and recruitment of the new facility.
- Optimising current warehouse management system.
- Overseeing warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, compliance with Health and Safety and overall efficiency of supply chain distribution.
- Conduct performance reviews and training sessions to upskill the warehouse team.
- Track and report on KPI’s.
- Establish and implement SOPs.
- Oversee inventory control processes ensuring accurate stock levels.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments and training sessions for staff.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and company policies.
- Oversee warehouse equipment maintenance and safe handling procedures.
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure on time, in full (OTIF) deliveries.
- Align warehouse operations with sales forecasts and seasonal demand trends
- Troubleshoot supply chain disruptions.
- Identify cost saving and efficiency opportunities within warehouse.
You will need:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in warehouse within FMCG, wholesale or distribution industries.
- Proven experience of optimising and managing a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulation, compliance and best practice.
- Proven track record of managing diverse teams as well as coaching and leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of logistics, warehouse workflows and inventory control.
