Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient operation of our pharmaceutical wholesale warehouse, which handles cold chain, perishable, and other healthcare products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management, staff supervision, and process improvement, with experience in both manual and barcode scanning operations. This is a fast-paced role that requires excellent leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards.
Reporting To: Managing Director
Key Responsibilities
1. Warehouse Operations Management: Oversee the receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and other industry regulations.
2. Cold Chain & Perishable Product Handling: Ensure proper storage and handling of temperature-sensitive products, maintaining regulatory compliance and minimising waste.
3. Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage, train, and develop a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring high performance and motivation. Allocate workloads effectively to maintain efficiency.
4. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure the warehouse operates in line with health and safety regulations, conducting regular risk assessments and implementing best practices.
5. Process & Efficiency Improvements: Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies, including the implementation of barcode scanning systems to streamline picking and inventory management.
6. Organisation & Cleanliness: Maintain a well-organised, clean, and structured warehouse environment to facilitate smooth operations and compliance with hygiene standards.
7. Order Fulfilment & Logistics: Ensure timely and accurate order picking, packing, and dispatch, optimising workflow to reduce errors and improve fulfilment times.
8. Stock Control & Inventory Management: Oversee stock rotation, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy to minimise discrepancies and product wastage.
9. Online Retail Operations: Support the smooth running of the company's online retail fulfilment processes, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and dispatched efficiently.
10. Assembly, Production & Relabelling: Oversee the operations involved in product assembly, relabelling, and production processes to maintain quality and compliance.
Key Requirements
1. Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or similar role within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or cold chain logistics sector.
2. Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical products.
3. Experience in manual and barcode scanning warehouse operations is highly desirable.
4. Ability to implement process improvements and drive efficiency initiatives.
5. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in training and developing warehouse staff.
6. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Proficiency in inventory management systems and warehouse software.
8. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in a warehouse setting.
9. Ability to manage e-commerce fulfilment operations, including Amazon and other online retail platforms.
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