THE ROLE:

• Reporting into the General Manager, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible for a complex & fast-paced Warehouse & Logistics operation in the Brighouse area.


• Specific responsibilities will be across Warehouse functions such as Good In, Pick/Pack, Despatch, Stock/Inventory & Health & Safety.


• Responsibility for circa 15-30 people (Warehouse Shift Managers, Warehouse Operatives, also having interaction with Transport Operatives & Drivers).


• Utilisation of KPI's & Processes in order to manage performance.


• Managing the relationship for a specific client in a pro-active & collaborative "Value-Add" way.


• Regular and consistent communication with the client.


• Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.


• Recruitment, on-boarding and people retention within a Logistics setting.


• Utilising data to inform decisions and also provide regular reports to Senior Management.

THE PERSON:

• Warehouse Manager, ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 1 OR Day 1 for Day 2).


• 3PL experience is beneficial.


• Overall management responsibility for at least 50 heads or more.


• Strong Commercial acumen.


• Able to account manage clients in a pro-active & constructive way.


• Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on & full-on Warehouse Management role.


• Able to engage & motivate your people.


• Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.


• Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.


• Someone with the ambition develop their career with a progressive business.


• Medium level IT proficiency - i.e.
  
  be proficient on MS Excel in order to compile reports where appropriate.


• Able to commute to central Brighouse on a daily basis - free parking will be provided.


• Able and willing to progress your career within a business that genuinely develops and progresses their people.

ABOUT US:

With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.