Kinetic Industrial are recruiting a Warehouse Manager for a global packaging client based in Bradford. This is a fixed, permanent position lasting up to one year, with the possibility of extension.
The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, with occasional early or late shifts as needed.
As the Warehouse Manager, you'll work within the Supply Chain department and report to the Supply Chain Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and effective team leadership. Managing a team of 12 to 15 staff, including FLT Drivers and Material Handlers, you will coordinate and optimise workflows to maintain a seamless operation.
The role:
Manage daily warehouse activities and ensure safe and efficient operations, coordinating with the Health & Safety Manager as needed.
Oversee inventory management, address stock discrepancies, and conduct regular cycle counts and annual stock takes.
Lead and support the warehouse team, plan daily tasks, and manage performance through appraisals and supervision meetings.
Identify skill gaps and arrange necessary training, including annual FLT refreshers.
Plan and monitor the loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring clear communication with third-party logistics partners.
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and One-Point Lessons (OPLs) and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Handle HR-related issues, including attendance, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes in coordination with the HR Manager.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Management teams to align processes and optimise warehouse performance.
Requirements:
Previous role in managing operations within a FMCG warehouse or similar environment
Experienced in using database management systems and strong MS Office skills
Knowledge of Oracle / 6S / BRC is desirable but not essential
Current C/B and Reach FLT certificates are desirable but not essential
Knowledge of Food Product Safety Standards; BRC, HACCP etc
An excellent team player with good interpersonal skills able to communicate at all levels
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Enthusiastic with a drive for continuous improvement
Logical with a high attention to detail
Excellent customer focus
Details
34,000 to 37,500 per annum dependant on experience
Fixed, permanent position, one year with the possibility of extension
Monday to Friday. 8:30am to 5pm, with some early and late shifts
Opportunity to work for a well-known, global company
Fully on-site
If you are a Warehouse Manager seeking a new opportunity, please apply below with an up-to-date CV.
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Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
