Warehouse Manager

EZ Living Interiors are recruiting a full-timeWarehouse Manager.If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and have a passion to deliver high quality service then this will be the ideal opportunity for you to join an expanding company with a first-class reputation.The purpose of this role is to manage the warehouse functions of our distribution centre, delivering best in class service to our stores and customers.The warehouse is responsible for country-wide deliveries and on-site collections.The role requires the candidate to co-ordinate the various teams involved in the distribution process including warehouse personnel and drivers, ensuring excellent customer service on site as well as through our delivery network.Objectives of this RoleEnsure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operation goalsDevelop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization and inventory management.Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met.Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.Key Responsibilities:Supervises the daily work and safety of Warehouse employees engaged in receiving, replenishing and storing products, supervising and coordinating the loading and unloading of inventory including all warehouse functions, receivers and forklift operators.Maintaining relationships across internal and external logistics network to ensure shipments are delivered to the customer within the requested delivery window.Liaise with relevant departments as well as the Senior Management Team to ensure correct and efficient scheduling of containers as well as organising workload of Warehouse staff to ensure correct and efficient scheduling of outbound deliveries.Ensure correct labelling, with labels facing outwards, of all inbound items, as well as tracking and storage of these items within the Warehouse.Monitoring stock levels, including but not limited to stock checking and stock counts.Responsible for collaborating with our Stock Controller to ensure stock inventory and stock locations are kept accurate, relevant and up to date on the company's internal software system.Consistent forward planning to create space for new ranges and ensuring old ranges are fully cleared.Manage & develop direct reports to achieve business goals & objectives.Manage effective communications across the warehouse department and with the relevant management team members.Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyse productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention.Ensure all administration functions required by the operation are completed correctly and on time.Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure the warehouse and its staff are compliant with all Health and Safety requirements.Preferred Skills:Should be highly motivated.Capable of working on their own initiative.You will need 2+ years' experience in Team Leading/People Management.Previous experience in warehouse department management an advantage.Proven IT skills- Microsoft word/excel/outlook essential with strong ability to manage stock control systems.Strong organisational and self-management skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks within a busy environment and to specific time frames.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work in a pressurised environment and with individuals at all levels.#J-18808-Ljbffr