Warehouse and Logistics Manager - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Westray Recruitment Group

Westray Recruitment Group
Westray Recruitment Group
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Gateshead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Annual salary £35K £38K


  • Day shift only

  • Monday to Friday 08:30am 5pm
  • Cash plan for medical insurance
  • 2 x Life Insurance
  • 20 days holiday plus stat
  • Opportunity to work for a growing organisation

THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting a Warehouse and Logistics Manager to work for our client based in Gateshead.


The organisations focus is on innovation & quality and it is their mission to place their customers at the forefront of their business and make them more successful.

They are the European leader for their product range and the business is gaining continuoussales which is increasing faster than the market and so they are gaining market share.

This is a brilliant time to join this organisation as they have further expansion in mind.


THE ROLE
Reporting directly into the Operations Manager this is a 'hands on' role with responsibility for managing the day-to-day operation of the warehouse and logistics function

  • Effectively manage an accurate and efficient goods in / goods out operation
  • Organise, manage and motivate the Warehouse/Logistics team to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse and logistics operation
  • Manage Warehouse/Logistics budget to ensure costs maintained within agreed parameters and report on same
  • Maintain effective liaison with third party transport/off site storage provider to ensure business needs and customer requirements are met on time and in full
  • Production of accurate and timely management information and reports
  • Ensure H&S requirements are met within the operation function, reporting feedback, and following procedures where required
  • Organise and manage on and offsite stock levels and 'call off' as appropriate
  • Effective use of the warehouse management system
  • Conduct perpetual stock control/regular stock takes ensuring stock levels are accurate to enable effective planning for future stock requirements
  • Management of Company vehicle maintenance schedule and associated activities
  • Manage fork truck fleet, liaising with suppliers to oversee planned and ad hoc maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment
  • Manage Optafleet system, taking required actions and reporting accordingly
  • Ensure a clean, organised, and wellmaintained warehouse facility
  • Contribute to the business by identifying opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures based on experience

THE PERSON

  • Strong leadership skills and previous experience within a Logistics and Warehouse environment
  • Proven record of managing and coordinating people and processes
  • Competent in the use of IT systems, experience of NAV / ERP systems would be highly advantageous
  • Current Forklift Licence
  • CPC knowledge/qualification
  • Proven ability to communicate professionally at all levels
  • Able to prioritise a varied workload to meet operational demands
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