Warehouse Manager | Feltham, Middlesex | Full Time | £32,000-£40,000 per annum
Our client has a full time, permanent vacancy for a Warehouse Manager based at their Feltham facility, adjacent to London Heathrow Airport.
They are a privately owned company specialising in freight forwarding, logistics management, and international shipping. They operate independently and offer outstanding services to commercial clients, private individuals, and agents across the globe.
We are looking for a strong candidate with a proven track record in logistics that can work under pressure in this fast and ever-changing operational environment.
You must be able and prepared to work on your own initiative and lead a team of up to 20 plus warehouse staff.
Are you the right person for the job?
* Must be able to work on own initiative in a pressurised environment to tight deadlines
* PC Literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft office
* A full understanding of operating an ETSF warehouse, including compliance.
* Experience with ASM or equivalent desirable
* Good communicator and able to liaise at all levels
* Numerate self-starter
* Flexible approach to work to meet the business requirements
What will your role look like?
* To manage all areas of the depot in an efficient cost-effective manner to ensure depot key KPI’s are achieved e.g. Picking, Storage, Distribution, Client Management
* To assist the senior management team to manage and control the budget to achieve the agreed service levels including productivity, labour costs, overtime usage, Agency usage.
* To deal with depot recruitment as authorised by the senior management team to the Company standards
* To maintain the health, safety and welfare of all employees and visitors and control the overall security of the depot
* To comply with health and safety regulations by ensuring Safe Systems of work, risk assessments, accident investigations and reporting is completed and reviewed on a regular basis
* To Performance manage direct reports, setting and monitoring key objectives
* To ensure that the Company security processes are always maintained, and the control/safekeeping of all company assets are maintained
* Daily Monitoring and Process Compliance: Oversee and monitor the daily operations, ensuring that current processes and workflows are strictly followed by all staff. Address any non-compliance issues promptly, taking the lead to manage and guide employees who fail to adhere to established procedures
* Continuous Process Improvement: Constantly assess existing processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
* WMS System Support and Optimization Provide ongoing support and assistance with the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring that staff are fully utilizing the system’s features. Work to optimize system usage and ensure seamless integration with daily warehouse operations
What can you expect in return?
You will be welcomed into a team where you will feel valued and receive great benefits including:
* 20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
* Free Private Medical Insurance
* Company Pension
* And who could forget? Free Pizza Fridays on the last Friday of every month! return?
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