Warehouse Operations Manager
Employer not disclosed
Warehouse Operations Manager c£50-55K dependent on experience Working: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm You must have experience in a raw materials manufacturing environment in a similar role Our client is based in Wetherby; they are a family-run business, operating for over 70 years, a national food-product manufacturer providing goods that suit all dietary requirements, including, Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free, with excellent consumer reviews. They offer competitive rates of pay, they have a highly functioning, clean and tidy factory and require a competent Warehouse Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management of the people and tasks within the logistics function, ensuring H&S, GMP standards, SOPs, targets and objectives are met. As well as delivering quantifiable improvements in the logistics function in the areas of performance, team skills, training and cost control. Skills/Competencies Required: * A strong communicator * Good leadership ability – able to influence and lead the team * Strong teamwork competency, able to utilise diverse strengths of the team to best advantage * Capable problem solver * Adaptable – a “can do” mentality able to find solutions * 5+ years’ experience in warehouse and logistics management ideally in a Food manufacturing environment * Track record of team leadership * Good understanding of H&S * Food Safety Level 3 preferred * Experience of stock control systems * Ability to identify and execute improvement opportunities * Consistent and self-disciplined Duties: * Management of warehousing and logistics operations, ensuring the logistics team adhere to all H&S and SOP standards (3 internal warehouses plus line services) * Manage inbound deliveries of materials and packaging * Manage outbound deliveries ensuring 100% compliance to customer requirements * Manage the logistics team across all shifts (24/7 operation) * Responsible for training and development of the team * Flexibly manage own time to accommodate objectives (working with both day and night shifts) * Liaise with the Shift Manager to pro-actively manage the line services function across all shifts * Manage stock checks as required * Identify and execute projects for process improvement and cost optimisation * Own the management of onsite logistics equipment fleet provided by external service providers
Benefits
Negotiable for the right person
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