Warehouse Manager

Our client in the Pharmaceutical industry is looking to recruit a Warehouse Manager to join their growing team. The chosen candidate will:

• Utilize data, collaboration, and visual management techniques to drive optimal shift results.
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure smooth operations.
• Assess and prioritize shift needs to maintain consistent picking workflows.
• Conduct regular stock checks and maintain clear communication with the Supply Chain team.
• Serve as a liaison with pharmacies, ensuring their requirements are met.
• Maintain effective communication with the line manager and other relevant teams.
• Prepare and submit end-of-day and ad hoc reports as required.
• Escalate technical issues and other queries promptly and professionally.
• Enforce process adherence, reporting any deviations to the line manager.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards with a “clean as you go” approach.
• Ensure team access to necessary equipment and consumables for productivity.
• Collaborate on projects with the Supply Chain Manager and other leaders to improve processes.
• Conduct daily briefings and maintain regular communication with team members.
• Monitor team performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing feedback to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Manage team timesheets, including attendance, absences, and lateness, while adhering to company policies.
• Coach and motivate team members, fostering engagement and teamwork.
• Support onboarding and training of new and temporary staff, including creating and implementing training plans.
• Develop and update work instruction sheets in collaboration with the line manager.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide input on employee hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety (H&S) regulations.
• Promote safe workflows, ensuring team awareness of safety procedures related to equipment, lifting, and movement.
• Collaborate with the line manager to minimize errors and ensure a safe work environment.
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings.
• Maintain an efficient schedule for ordering warehouse, pharmacy, office consumables, and cleaning supplies.
• Provide support for other warehouse tasks as required.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to coach and motivate teams for optimal performance.

Education and Experience

• Proven leadership and team management experience in a warehouse.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of H&S regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.

Job Reference: NG781