Job Description
Woodland Group are recruiting a Warehouse Manager with Air Cargo experience to join our team at our site in Hayes. Reporting to the Airfreight Director, the Warehouse Manager will maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in the Warehouse and as well as the Operations Teams to oversee and manage the day to day operation of the Hayes warehouse. Direct and control the use of warehouse resources ensuring safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.
About us:
Would you like to work for a company where you can make a difference, Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, agility through independence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.
About the role:
* Achieve warehouse operational objectives by recommending and reviewing current practices; prepare and complete action plans; resolve problems and identify trends;
* Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork to ensure productivity targets are met;
* Respond positively to new business opportunities to maximise the potential of the warehouse facility;
* Ensure safe operations and adherence to Health and Safety Executive requirements for the whole site.
* Maintain the security of the warehouse and safeguard property;
* Comply with aviation security regulations including but not limited to; carrying out audits, attending meetings with the security managers.
* Ensure quality and customer service standards are met;
* Demonstrate and apply financial and commercial understanding of the business to manage costs and maximise financial return;
* Plan the orders for delivery and pickup to meet customer schedules, including staff levels and storage requirements;
* Ensure stock takes are completed regularly and any discrepancies are dealt with and communicated in a timely manner;
* Train and develop the warehouse team, as well as monitor and manage performance;
* Manage the effective use of technology, make suggestions for improvements or developments to streamline processes;
* Produce regular reports and statistics on warehouse performance;
* Ensure the warehouse & yard are kept clean and tidy.
* Work with facilities concerning any building issues.
* Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
* Work with the Hayes management team to continually improve processes and business performance;
* Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward; and
* Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.
Why you'll love working for us:
We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...
* Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
* Recognition awards and Incentives.
* Length of service incentives
* Enhanced occupational maternity pay
* Profit share scheme
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Health cash plan
* Mental health and stress hotline
* Retail discounts and awards
* Discounted health club membership
* Real career opportunities
* Team bonding opportunities and events
* To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
* And much more…
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Woodland Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a member of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessible interviews to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Woodland Group and are in need of special assistance, please send an email to recruitment@woodlandgroup.com.