Warehouse Operations Manager

Warehouse Operations Manager

Upto c£60k + Excellent Benefits

Kent

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Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor who are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operastions Manager to manage the night shift at their site in Tonbridge, Kent, on a Monday - Friday basis.

Reporting into the General Manager and with Direct Reports across Warehouse Shift Managers and Supervisors, managing a team of c120FTEs within the operation you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.

Key Accountabilities as Warehouse Operations Manager:

Day to day management of the warehouse operation in order to meet agreed budgets and KPIs.Manage the deployment and performance of the warehouse team in order to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity within the businessThink and plan strategically in order to improve upon the operation of the Warehouse so that it can offer a better serviceDemonstrate the expected behaviours and standards of a people leader to help recruit, engage and develop the capability of our people and generate the right customer service culture for our businessEnsure company assets in the warehouse (stock, cages, pallets etc.) are controlled and accounted for at all times in order to keep costs downSupport and work with other depots in order to ensure service levels are achievedEnsure that all audits and legal standards are met and exceeded to ensure the compliance of the depotEffectively manage and lead the team through change, through promoting the positive outputs of change, seeking to understand the impact of change on individuals and adapting approach to meet all needs

The Ideal Person for the Warehouse Operations Manager role:

Experience of a managing in a FMCG Warehousing environmentExperience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controlsEffective planning and communication skillsExperience of working effectively within a team to provide customer serviceEvidence of effective people management and leadershipAbility to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management

Apply now for immediate consideration.