Head of Warehouse Operations
- Recruiter
- Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd
- Location
-
Uttoxeter
West Midlands RegionUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 10 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2022
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Executive and Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Warehouse Operations
Near Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire
to cGBP65k neg dep exp + benefits
Our client has been established for almost 45 years and are recognised as global market leaders in the provision of refrigeration and catering equipment for a diverse range of customers and applications. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a proactive and entrepreneurial Head of Warehouse Operations to provide leadership and support to the existing Warehouse Manager in order to drive operational performance, continuous improvement initiatives, people development and health and safety best practices across the operation, in a business critical role that requires a strong people leader who is highly process–driven, operational, hands–on and has extensive experience of managing large teams and multiple complex projects at any one time.
Tasked with reviewing and assessing current warehouse processes before designing and implementing appropriate practices and procedures to optimise workflow and maximise potential revenue, the Head of Warehouse Operations will lead, mentor and motivate the team to achieve maximum productivity and engagement whilst gaining buy–in to change. You will ensure adherence to all H&S policies, working closely with the QHSE Manager to imbed these practices, and will set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity for the team. You will undertake your own workforce planning and budgeting to ensure that the warehouse organization is optimally staffed at all times, and will identify areas of risk (reputational, commercial, environmental, quality and safety) and opportunity that may affect the business and steer the situation to the most advantageous, cost–effective and practical solution.
Other responsibilities for this varied and challenging Head of Warehouse Operations role will include overseeing the management of physical stock levels and recommending appropriate continuous improvement methods to maximise warehouse layouts and assisting the Head of Procurement to strengthen local and national supply chain and procure parts when required. You will work at Group level to assist in developing an ERP system fit for purpose to meet the demands of a growing and integrated business and accurately forecast workflow costs in line with the departmental budget and reporting on the same at Group level. Additionally, you will feedback frequently to the Directors on performance, efficiencies, goals and challenges and work closely with central operations at HQ to implement best practices and regular project updates.
It is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate considerable experience gained in a Warehouse Manager role or similar, within a fast–paced and dynamic business, and demonstrate previous success in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within a warehouse environment. You will have significant team leadership experience within a multi–faceted workforce along with comprehensive knowledge of QHS management in different operational environments, as well as excellent commercial acumen and budgetary management experience and strong organisational skills. You will also need to be based within a realistic commute of Uttoxeter.
Realistically qualified to at least IOSH Managing Safely standard with relevant additional industry sector training, you will possess a working knowledge of data analytics and reporting along with familiarity of liaising with business functions including HR, finance, supply chain and IT, with a continuous improvement qualification (Lean, Kaizen or similar) proving distinctly advantageous.
Contact the Logistics Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on or email your cv in confidence to for further details.
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