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Indigo Search Ltd

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Posted 24 days ago by@ Indigo Search Ltd

  • Brighouse, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Benefits
  • £30,000 to £40,000 /Yr
  • Standard
  • Expires In 4 days

THE ROLE:

  • Reporting into the Warehouse Manager, the Assistant Warehouse Manager will be one of the senior managers within 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 8-15 people (Warehouse Team Leaders, 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:

  • Assistant Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Shift Manager or Warehouse Team Leader 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 10 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.