Warehouse Manager (Freight/Logistics)

A warehouse manager is responsible for the warehouse staff, ensuring pick rate efficiency is maximized, whilst servicing the requirements of the distribution department to minimise operational disruption.
A warehouse manager will be responsible for the overall operation of warehouses. The warehouse manager will have duties that vary according to what stock is due to be delivered or dispatched, and there may be seasonal variations in workload. A warehouse manager will have tasks including planning deliveries and dispatch of stock, allocating space for storing goods, keeping track of stock levels using computer systems and ensuring correct storage of stock.
A warehouse manager will also plan work schedules for warehouse operatives and supervisors. A warehouse manager will organise recruitment, training, be responsibe for health & safety and deal with disciplinary issues. A warehouse manager will make sure that security arrangements are adequate and security procedures are carried out correctly. Other duties a warehouse manager will undertake include scheduling the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and buildings, and liaising with other departments such as transport, production and marketing.
On average a warehouse manager will work a 37-40 hour week involving shift work, unsocial hours, and overtime. The role of a warehouse manager is both office and warehouse-based. Protective clothing may need to be worn at times by the warehouse manager.
To be a warehouse manager you should have good numeric and IT skills, be able to plan and organise work schedules, be calm, level-headed and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. A warehouse manager will be able to make decisions and react quickly when problems arise, have leadership skills, good at teamwork and have good spoken and written communication skills.
There are many opportunities for a warehouse manager in the UK with a wide range of manufacturing and retail companies.
A suitably experienced warehouse manager can earn around £28,000.

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