Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager Salary: £32,000 – £37,000 DOE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to join a well-established business and support the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Assistant Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you'll help lead the warehouse team, coordinate daily workloads and ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time. This is a hands-on position, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable leading from the front and getting involved when needed.

The Role As Assistant Warehouse Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Warehouse Manager with the daily running of the warehouse

Leading, motivating and supporting the warehouse team

Planning and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines

Overseeing the accurate receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of stock

Maintaining stock accuracy and investigating discrepancies

Ensuring high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health & safety

Working closely with other departments to ensure smooth operations

Supporting quality and compliance procedures

Maintaining accurate stock records and product traceability

Assisting with internal and external audits

Identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency

Providing cover for the Warehouse Manager when required

What We're Looking For Essential:

Previous warehouse supervisory, team leader or management experience

Experience leading and motivating a warehouse team

Strong organisational and workload planning skills

Confident communication skills

Good IT skills and attention to detail

A proactive, hands-on approach

Strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards

Desirable:

Counterbalance and/or Flexi forklift licences

Experience within packaging, manufacturing, distribution or logistics

Experience working within a quality-controlled or regulated warehouse environment

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