Inventory/Warehouse Manager

I am pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable manufacturing company based in North Lancashire. The business is seeking Warehouse/Inventory Manager to join their busy and team and take an active role in leading the warehouse team and implementing inventory process improvement strategies.

The company are committed to employee development and progression and actively encourage further personal development which is supported with finances for training.

Day to Day responsibilities: -
• To co-ordinate goods-in, goods-out and some assembly/packaging processes
• To implement process improvement strategies (5s, Kanban, Kaizan, Lean etc) to improve stock accuracies.
• To lead and develop the current team as well as overseeing team recruitment.
• To place internal orders to replenish stock where needed.
• To report regularly in meetings with other department heads.
• To liaise with warehousing staff and other teams on material quality on arrival, housekeeping, Health & Safety and product storage conditions.
• To create and take ownership of visual KPI reporting for the team.
• To work closely with Suppliers, Customers and the Logistics to make sure products are delivered in a timely manner.

Requirements:
• Proven experience within a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in Inventory Management.
• Strong man-management and team orientation skills/experience.
• Strong process-improvement experience.
• Experience in inventory audits.
• Very strong interpersonal/man-management skills.
• To be a driven, engaging and passionate individual.
• 5s, KanBan, Lean experience would be an advantage.

The role will be 40 hours per week and the package includes a competitive salary plus 23 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme. Additional package details will be disclosed upon application.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company offering a challenging, but exciting role and be part of a close-knit team.

Please apply now for consideration and for any further information please contact Neil Dorrian at White Label. I will be reviewing applications from 8/5/19.