Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.
Job Description
We’re looking for an Factory Warehouse Manager to join our Operations team
Welwyn Garden City
Purpose of the Role
Managing a team, you will be responsible for all factory warehouse operational activities. This is a role requiring someone with experience and sufficient self-motivation and ambition to make significant changes and improve operational performance to meet the required standards for this growing organisation.
To manage the WGC Factory Warehouse operational activities in a manner that adds value in such a way that the site key operational performance objectives are met, and to ensure all section functions are completed on schedule and according to budget, quality and factory requirements. You will provide direction and leadership, and ensure the WGC Warehouse achieves productivity, quality, financial and EHS targets. You will manage professionally and positively to identify and meet the needs of both Sika and external customers, setting high service standards and delivering continuous improvement, whilst working with the WGC Production team to better improve warehouse operations, production efficiencies, and comply with all site processes and procedures. You will also manage absence, conduct, training, and enhance the capability of the Warehouse Operatives
The Opportunity:
Manage the warehouse operational activities, ensure KPIs are met, and functions completed on time and according to budget, quality and factory requirements
* Provide direction and leadership to the warehouse team ensuring achievement of productivity, quality, financial targets
* Commitment to improve and maintain Health and Safety standards, challenging poor behaviour and achieving best practice
* Monitor procedures and processes for the receipt, storage, packing, picking and despatch of products, and maintain written procedures for all processes in line with company and regulatory standards
* Manage labour and resources efficiently, including producing a daily resource plan and a training matrix for the warehouse team
* Ensure that customer orders are managed efficiently and accurately
* Ensure Safe Systems of work are adhered to and SOPs are followed, and appropriate standards of professional behaviour are maintained
* Champion continuous improvement, working in line with 5S principles
* Interface and communicate effectively with work colleagues and transport partners
* To work with the WGC Production team to better improve warehouse operations, production efficiencies, and comply with all site processes and procedures.
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
* Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
* A company pension contribution of up to 10%
* Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
* Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
* Global Income Protection (PHI)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
* Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
* Selected discounted Sika products
The Future:
The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehesive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.
Qualifications
* Able to demonstrate effective leadership, establishing clear expectations, supporting employee engagement and motivation
* Experience in a warehouse management or warehouse shift manager or supervisory role
* A proven knowledge of goods control, management and distribution
* Experience of driving a culture of root cause analysis to problem solving
* A proven track record of achieving targets
* A highly effective communicator with gravitas, drive and enthusiasm
* IOSH trained