Warehouse Manager
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| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Essex, England |
| Sector | Transport / Logistics / Drivers - Warehouse & Distribution |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Susan Curran |
| Job Ref | 662102 |
| Job Views | 102 |
- Description
- We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager within the food industry. Working in a state-of-the-art operation you will oversee all warehousing activities related to the storage, handling, packing and loading of all products. You will ensure that inventory management, packaging, loading, and dispatch processes are efficient, safe and compliant with food safety and quality standards. You will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of warehouse management systems and food safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management:
- Oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of products, packaging and warehouse raw materials.
- Maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring accurate and real-time inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Implement FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to ensure good stock rotation and minimise waste.
- Manage stock control personnel
- Plan and coordinate daily warehouse activities including packing, storage, loading operations and warehouse good inwards.
- Manage the movement of goods between production and warehouse, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials.
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and safety within the warehouse to comply with health and food safety regulations.
- Supervise and lead a team of warehouse staff, including loaders, forklift operators, and inventory clerks.
- Develop work schedules, assign tasks, and ensure team members are trained on operational and safety procedures.
- Promote a safety-first culture, conducting regular training and risk assessments in line with OSHA and HACCP standards.
- Collaborate with transport team to help coordinate deliveries, ensuring on-time shipments to customers.
- Work closely with production teams to align warehouse activities production schedules.
- Ensure that all products are stored and handled in accordance with food safety and quality standards (GMP, HACCP, etc.).
- Conduct regular inspections of warehouse conditions, monitoring for pests, cleanliness and product integrity.
- Ensure proper labelling, sealing, and packaging of products to ensure product quality.
- Oversee the maintenance of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and bagging machines.
- Work with the maintenance team to ensure that all warehouse facilities are in good working order and compliant with safety standards.
- Generate reports on inventory levels, warehouse performance, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing products, transfers, and returns.
- Prepare and submit reports to management on warehouse KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Returns, booking in, Goods In, closing orders
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience:
- Extensive experience of warehouse management, preferably in the food processing industry.
- Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
Qualifications/Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of inventory control, logistics, and warehouse best practices.
- Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, etc.) and company safety regulations.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Team player
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of UK Employment law, including practical dissemination of HR policies and procedures e.g., recruitment, capability, disciplinary procedures.
- IOSH Health & Safety management
- Food Safety, HACCP, BRC audit involvement