Warehouse Manager

Menzies Distribution Solutions are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Warehouse Manager to manage & support an effective operational process, which ensures accurate integrity of customer/suppliers stock and data input at our Kettering Depot. You will be responsible for ensuring that all operational processes and compliances are adhered to, with the ability to improve and able to deliver change effectively.

This role will ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are upheld and the highest standards of health and safety are maintained at all times.

The Details:

• Salary: £55-60K Per Annum
• Location: Ball (Kettering)
• Shift: Monday-Friday
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

Key Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to):

• Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport teams; planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods
• Using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and making sure quality, budgetary targets are met
• Coordinating the use of automated and computerised systems where necessary
• Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the company’s H&S policy
• Ensure all environmental control measures are in place and effective
• Manage & Control operational costs in an effective manner
• Manage, support & develop the operational team through continuous improvement and proactive communication
• Establish & maintain a harmonised people focused team-working environment
• Uphold highest standards of H&S, ensure all inductions and regular training is completed and logged
• Ensure the application of the business ‘key standards’ are maintained
• Establish, monitor and maintain agreed performance levels for all warehouse activity
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Maintain, review and develop working practises in line with operational procedures
• Day to day planning and management of the operation and any special projects or initiatives through continuous improvement
• Effectively communicate internally through the production of reports, KPI information
• Ensuring efficient and effective delivery and implementation of all aspects of Clients operational requirements
• Attending and facilitating regular operational meetings with staff to communicate consistent objectives and performance
• Working to KPI’s and objectives agreed with clients, taking into account any special projects or initiatives

Key Experience and Qualifications required for the role:

• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A professional manner
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Technical and behavioural skills and competencies:

• Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good 'people skills' for working with a range of colleagues and customers
• The ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Work well under pressure 
• To be proactive

Benefits

• Time For You: Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.  

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Contact information

Julie Stevenson