Warehouse Operations Manager

We have a challenging & exciting opportunity to join the Logistics Management Team as we undertake a number of changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our logistics operations at our UK head office and main depot.

We're looking for a highly organised and driven individual with proven management and leadership skills who will manage the site in all aspects of the Warehouse operations - controlling all logistics resources in an efficient & effective manner - providing the best service possible for our stakeholders and customers whilst maintaining financial budgets to complete operational objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and review the activities and resource of the warehouse and distribution operation to meet business plan and operational requirements. Monitor through achievement of the budget plan.
• Achieve agreed Service levels through KPI's and Business Targets allowing for maintaining and monitoring the effectiveness of overall warehouse performance levels. Develop and implement improvements where necessary.
• Provide information regarding quantitative and qualitative warehouse performance by means of regular and ad hoc reports, enabling the Logistics Director to determine or adjust processes/policy.
• Control and maintain a safe working environment ensuring warehouse operations compliance with Statutory Law, Company Policy and the Safe Operations. Provide training records for all employees to support above and maintain vehicle and MHE records.
• Provide leadership through the development and guidance of the Warehouse Team to achieve set targets and business policy. Control discipline, attendance and performance levels in line with company policy.
• Establish and provide effective communication channels within the warehouse and distribution operation and cross-functionally to ensure achievement of the business plan.
• Identify problems/opportunities in warehouse processes, procedures and/or systems, make proposals for improvement and implement these recommendations.

Benefits

20% bonus and competitive benefits package.

Logistics | Manager | Depot Manager | Manhattan | Operations Manager | Warehousing | Distribution | Communication | Management | Troubleshoot

Essential Skills

• Ability to lead and manage a large multi-discipline team.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial accounting.
• Competent in the use of Warehouse Management Systems (ideally Manhattan) and Business Management Systems.
• Exposure to trade unionised environment.
• Analytical & organised in approach.
• Change management skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication/listening skills.

About Company

We are a market leading distributor of Paper, Packaging and Visual Communication products. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative company who puts the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Antalis is the European leader and the global leader (outside of the United States) in B2B distribution of Paper and Packaging solutions, and one of Europe's top three distributors of Visual Communication solutions. In 2016, the Group reported sales of €2.5 billion and employed 5,600 people serving almost 130,000 customers, companies and printers in 43 countries. Through its 118 distribution centres, Antalis makes more than 14,000 deliveries per day worldwide.