Client Warehouse Manager - Ashford TW15 at Rhenus Logistics

Ashford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Leadership, Motivation, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Management, HR Process Knowledge, IT Skills, Excel, Oracle, Team Building, Initiative, Continuous Improvement, Stock Control, Health And Safety Legislation, Forklift Licence, Driving Licence

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

What You Can Expect: Main Operational Activities: Manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, making the most efficient use of resources available, both staff and space Organise the warehouse areas, making the best and most efficient use of space, taking into account customer, company and product requirements Ensure that all procedures are followed and detailed records are kept, for Goods In, Goods Out, Quarantine and all other processes Ensure that all warehouse activities are closely managed and any issues immediately dealt with and escalated Actively participate in implementing new operational processes and technology systems, ensuring smooth integration and user adoption Liaise with the Finance team to ensure that the customer is invoiced for all chargeable warehouse activities on a monthly basis Organise all activities & assign jobs accordingly to appropriate personnel Manage and oversee all stock control transactions Ensure that weekly cyclical counts and monthly, quarterly and annual stock checks are undertaken and are accurate using both company and customer specific digital tools and software platforms Work with auditors to check stock and verify locations during annual inventory (PI) Investigate and report on any warehouse issues for damaged or missing stock Implement any corrective actions that come from investigations of issues Ensure that workplace health and safety requirements are met and undertake quarterly audits, weekly inspections and safety tours Take responsibility for the security of the building Maintain housekeeping of warehouse and car park and yard Monitor and achieve relevant KPI targets Look for and implement cost reduction measures where possible in all aspects of warehouse activities whilst liaising with the Depot Operations Manager Carry out weekly and monthly Health & Safety checks in the warehouse Ensure the daily job tracker report is completed in an accurate and timely manner Where applicable, escalate issues with suggested resolutions to the Ops/BU Managers Ensure third party suppliers have completed site inductions and permit to work Fulfil any additional warehouse operation requirements as necessary Manage the loading of vehicles in line with operational and safety standards Maintain the standards of the company as defined in ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001 Provider agrees to quality assurance audits of its quality systems Work closely with the Warehouse Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of the operation Main Staff Activities: Encourage constant motivation among staff to strive for an efficient and effective warehouse environment Manage the staff and department to ensure excellent customer service is provided to the customer, meeting and excelling all quality targets Approve holiday requests, ensuring sufficient coverage Use internal software tools for reporting both operations and personnel reporting Carry out staff performance reviews, setting objectives and recommending training Carry out ‘Return to Work’ interviews with team members Conduct interviews and disciplinary meetings following guidelines set out in the Rhenus staff handbook Conduct Accident & Incident investigations following guidelines set out in the Rhenus staff handbook Plan and organise staff training both internal and external in order to develop staff skills Manage recruitment of warehouse staff Manage new employee’s inductions First Aider Fire warden What You Bring: Key skills and Experience: Good People Management skills including; leadership, motivation, interviewing, team building, etc. Good interpersonal skills and customer management relationship skills HR process knowledge and implementation Good level of education Good general IT skills with Excel capabilities at a minimum of intermediary level Experience of Oracle is preferable Good team member who can also work on own initiative Very presentable appearance with polite and enthusiastic manner A flexible and can-do attitude – with an ability to think outside the box An attitude and motivation to strive for continuous improvement and high standards Three to five years of experience as a Warehouse supervisor in a high value, high tech environment Commercially astute with direct customer service experience Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation Managing warehouse, admin, stock control including perpetual stock checks and reporting Hold a full UK driving licence Forklift licence or previous experience Welcome to Rhenus, where our journey of growth connects with yours. We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. We are on the fast track, ready to unlock untapped potential. At Rhenus, we stand as one global team that thrives on collaboration. Because everyone contributes to our success, we value every voice and embrace every idea. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you. As a logistics service provider, we are the value-added partner for customers all over the world. We analyse highly complex processes along the supply chain and optimise them through individual solutions for procurement, production and distribution. Whatever our customers want to achieve – we stand by their side and pave the way. In our decentrally organised business units, we provide future-orientated services for the logistics of tomorrow. If you have technical problems with your applicant account or if you do wish to withdraw your data, please do not hesitate to contact us via workday@rhenus.com

Responsibilities

The role involves managing all day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization, organizing space, and maintaining strict adherence to procedures for all goods movement and record-keeping. Key duties also include overseeing stock control transactions, conducting regular inventory counts, and ensuring workplace health and safety compliance.