Night Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Night Warehouse Manager

Location: Needham Market, Suffolk

Salary: Starting £35,000 a year

Sector: Industrial Recruitment Solutions

Job Type: Permanent

Published: 2 days ago

Expiry Date: 2024-11-17

Start Date: 2024-10-18

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Night Warehouse Manager for a food distribution company. Fast-paced, challenging environment enjoys leading a team to success and is passionate about delivering high-quality service to both internal and external clients.

As a Night Warehouse Manager, you will oversee the night operations, ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods in a multi-temperature environment.

We're looking for a motivated leader with a continuous improvement mindset, and someone who is hands-on and ready to implement new strategies to enhance productivity, team performance, and overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the night shift warehouse team, ensuring the timely and accurate dispatch of the goods.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality control throughout the warehouse.
• Oversee stock management, ensuring accurate stock rotation, replenishment, and inventory control.
• Manage loading and unloading processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and timely deliveries to customers.
• Work closely with internal departments, including HR and operations, to manage staffing, performance, and operational improvements.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the team's success and drive continuous improvement.
• Handle workforce management, including shift scheduling, performance reviews, and resolving staffing issues.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, health & safety, and industry regulations.
• Ensure the team is fully trained and compliant with all warehouse procedures and best practices.
• Drive improvements in warehouse operations, identifying areas for efficiency gains and implementing changes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisor in a warehouse or production.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to meet deadlines and exceed targets.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing people and handling HR processes.
• IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Experience operating MHE, Counterbalance, and Reach trucks (desirable).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Company pension plan.
• 28 days' holiday per year (including public holidays).
• Employee discounts on products.
• Free parking on-site.

If you're a driven and experienced Warehouse Manager with a passion for leading teams and delivering results, we want to hear from you!