Warehouse and Transport Manager
| Area | North West London, London |
| Sector | Warehouse Manager |
| Salary | 50000 - 60000 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Abigail Mason |
| Job Ref | 11095 |
- Description
- Warehouse and Transport Manager
Key Details
Location: Feltham
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role: Warehouse Manager and Transport
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse and Transport Manager to join a successful family-feel business as they launch a brand-new multimodal cargo warehouse facility in Feltham.
The site is due to be handed over shortly, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than simply managing an established warehouse. The successful candidate will have genuine input into the secure set-up, layout, processes and day-to-day operation of the new facility, working closely with senior management to build the operation from the ground up.
The business operates within the specialist logistics and project freight sector, supporting customers across industries including Oil & Gas, and Renewables. This means the warehouse environment will be varied, handling a range of specialist and as well as general project cargo.
Reports to Branch Manager and UK Managing Director
Direct reports in are Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Administrator
Key Responsibilities
Take commercial ownership of the day-to-day operations of the new warehouse.
Play a key role in the set-up and launch of the Feltham site and the business plans.
Have input into the warehouse security, layout, storage solutions and use of space.
Establish and implement effective warehouse standard operating procedures.
Manage goods-in, goods-out, and storage with control over cargo and visitors.
Maintain high standards of compliance, security, quality, health & safety and sustainability.
Recruit, train, lead and motivate the warehouse team as the operation develops.
Coordinate arrival of deliveries, dispatch of collections and the safe secure movement of cargo.
Liaise with operations and other in-house teams to ensure smooth day-to-day running.
Monitor cargo and warehouse performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ensure equipment and warehouse facilities are maintained and trained to use safely.
Take a hands-on approach, particularly during the initial set-up and launch of the warehouse.
About You
You will ideally have:
Previous experience managing or supervising warehouse operations.
Experience within logistics, freight, project logistics or a similar environment.
Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and stock control.
Experience leading and motivating a team.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills and confidence working with different departments
A strong understanding of warehouse security and health & safety.
The ability to introduce structure, processes and best practice into a new operation.
Experience of setting up, relocating or launching a new warehouse would be highly advantageous, but is not essential.
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