Warehouse Manager
Pertemps Reading
Location: Wallingford
Hours: 40 hours per week | Full time
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and logistics function. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, control and dispatch of stock while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and productivity.
The successful candidate will lead a small team, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with Production and other departments to ensure materials are available to meet business demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the warehouse, goods-in and despatch functions.
- Lead, motivate and develop warehouse staff to achieve operational targets.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection and storage of incoming goods.
- Ensure stock movements are accurately recorded and inventory levels are maintained.
- Manage stock control processes, including cycle counting and stock audits.
- Ensure strict adherence to FIFO principles and stock rotation procedures.
- Coordinate the timely kitting and issuing of materials to support production schedules.
- Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Ensure the safe loading and unloading of vehicles and efficient movement of stock.
- Work closely with Production, Purchasing and Logistics teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Manage warehouse resources, equipment and storage capacity effectively.
- Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager, Logistics Manager or Stock Control Manager position.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control and despatch procedures.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
- Computer literate with experience of warehouse management systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- SAP experience.
- Forklift licence or experience managing FLT operations.
- Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.
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