Essex - Warehouse Manager

Job Description

- Store the right amount of materials, goods and products in the right location to feed the business's and production& operational demands

- Responsible for organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods and products to feed business operations and customer demand

- Lead the creation and implementation of best practice warehouse strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

- Ensure storage of both raw materials and finished products are in full adherence with the prevailing best practice and guidelines

- Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times

- Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of both raw materials to Production and finished goods to Distribution Teams

- Drive a zero tolerance mindset for deviation from the use of quality processes to ensure customer deliverables are met fully

- Ensure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled with automated system utilizing help of the warehouse team

- Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to raw materials and finished products in and out including labeling of all stock items

- Continuously review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as delivering continuous improvement initiatives Review ways to reduce waste

- Develop and maintain metrics/KPIs, reports, process documentation and training and safety records

- Create policies and procedures for warehouse activities and ensure all systems meet the standards for accreditation in line with the quality systems

- Establish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures

- Coach, manage and develop warehouse staff and team leaders to optimize performance and meet targets and deadlines

- Communicate with warehouse staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements

- Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with department strategy

- Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system

- Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement