THE ROLE:
* Reporting into the General Manager, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible for a complex & fast-paced Warehouse & Logistics operation in the Brighouse area.
* Specific responsibilities will be across Warehouse functions such as Good In, Pick/Pack, Despatch, Stock/Inventory & Health & Safety.
* Responsibility for circa 15-30 people (Warehouse Shift Managers, Warehouse Operatives, also having interaction with Transport Operatives & Drivers).
* Utilisation of KPI's & Processes in order to manage performance.
* Managing the relationship for a specific client in a pro-active & collaborative "Value-Add" way.
* Regular and consistent communication with the client.
* Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
* Recruitment, on-boarding and people retention within a Logistics setting.
* Utilising data to inform decisions and also provide regular reports to Senior Management.
THE PERSON:
1. Warehouse Manager, ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).
2. 3PL experience is beneficial.
3. Overall management responsibility for at least 50 heads or more.
4. Strong Commercial acumen.
5. Able to account manage clients in a pro-active & constructive way.
6. Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on...