Warehouse Manager

Vacancy Title: Warehouse Manager

Vacancy Location: Gosport

Engagement Type: Permanent - Full Time

What you can expect from the role

This role staffs, organises and directs operations within a warehouse to effectively manage the receipt, storage, selection, packaging, loading and shipping of products to customers and service stations. These processes are at the heart of the customer fulfilment process and are focused on delivering at pace, whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manages a team of people performing a range of goods in, storage, picking and packing duties; allocates workload effectively using appropriate systems and practices, balancing the need to deliver at pace whilst maintaining safe working practices.
• Manages the warehouse operation to Survitec health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; identifies and mitigates environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of the team; instructs the team in safe working methods; identifies instances of risky behaviours within the team and takes appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Manages warehouse layout planning, making recommendations for change / improvement based on sound warehouse best practice: making the most of available space; reducing handling of goods to a minimum; providing easy access to common items; appropriate rotation ratios; controlling the overall stock levels.
• Manages the overall performance of the warehouse against an established range of warehouse and distribution metrics; seeks opportunity for improvement.
• Communicates the local action plan; explains how this relates to the overall supply chain strategy and action plan and the broader Survitec mission and vision; motivates people to achieve local business goals.
• Delivers an appropriate manpower budget for the warehouse, based on volumes and patterns of business. Ensures annual and mid-year stock counts are carried out in line with Survitec process.
• Manages workload within normal staffing levels; prioritises work effectively to make sure high priority tasks get done; maintains accuracy, regulatory checks and safe working throughout; recognises the need for overtime to meet special circumstances and authorises in these circumstances.
• Manages inventory within the warehouse following Survitec procedures, identifying and escalating issues and discrepancies as needed. Ensures the team working within the warehouse understand Survitec procedures and supports them to speak up when things are not done right.
• Manages warehouse and stores to group process and standards, ensuring all goods and supplies are stored and recorded appropriately to maintain stock integrity; reviews those processes to identify and recommend improvement.
• Follows Survitec health, safety and environment policies, procedures and mandatory instructions. Identifies and mitigates risks, safeguarding the environment and the wellbeing of self and others.
• Uses Survitec performance management systems and processes to align people with appropriate expectations, measure performance and provide effective development feedback, to improve the overall performance of the team.
• Provides on-job process, standards and safety training to all front-line warehouse operatives.
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values.
• Creates an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work.
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment.
• Develops own capabilities through participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develops and maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practice.

Skills

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Survitec goals.
• Provides direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the business moving forward.
• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance Survitec's goals.

Experience and qualification

3 - 6 years of job-related work experience enables the role holder to deal with most situations and to advise others.

1 - 3 years of managerial experience, supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results.

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec are the world's largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

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Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.