Warehouse Assistant Manager

Warehouse Assistant Manager

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Assistant Manager or senior warehouse operative looking for progression with a valid forklift licence to join a well-established team on a full time, permanent basis.

This is an amazing opportunity to work for a national retail organisation at their fast-paced distribution centre.

As the Warehouse Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Working alongside the Deputy Manager Lead, manage and organise a team of up to 50 staff across the whole site, monitoring productivity and other KPI’s
• Support the General Manager in maximising operational excellence, quality, and efficiency by overseeing of logistics processes and management of workflows.
• Oversee online picking, pick location storage and replenishment, packing, outbound VAS, and shipping to fulfil store expectations
• Ensure inbound of planned qty. and correct storage of products
• Identify risks and issues within the team and support future development
• Complete ongoing stock counts using the cycle count sheet
• Oversee the Unloading and loading of goods from vehicles and check packing lists
• Oversee the warehouse team in the absence of the Deputy warehouse manager
• Support the management with creating reports
• Support with facilities management of the warehouse

Core skills / experience required for this role:

• Good operational DC inbound and outbound experience to effectively lead operations of a team
• Good understanding of warehouse management system
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to encourage collaboration and staff development by empowering others
• Agile mindset with a positive attitude to change and meaningful growth
• Inclusive & empathetic towards others whilst encouraging diversity
• 2-3 years' FLT driving experience (counterbalance and reach)
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel

Rewards and Benefits for the Warehouse Assistant Manager:

• Salary inline with experience
• 28 days annual holiday, which increases to 32 days inline with service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Group pension plan (5% employer 4% employee)
• 20% staff discount across all brands in the group
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to progress within the group
• Onsite parking

Working hours are flexible but are based on a 40hr week over 5days – Fri 7:30 – 17:30