warehouse manager Wigan, England
Job description
General information
All posting locations: Wigan, , United Kingdom
Job Function: 11 - Logistics
Date Published: 14-Jul-2023
Ref #: R-72307
Description & Requirements
About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an Interim Warehouse Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The role lies within the S&OP and Logistics team of Northern Europe and is based in our National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Wigan.
You’ll be part of a hard-working team- driving the operations alongside peers- with a continuous improvement mentality- in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be reporting into the Head of physical distribution Northern Europe.
The delivery of excellent warehouse service under the budgeted cost and the management of the 3PL warehousing provider will be your responsibilities. You will have an opportunity to identify improvement activities and leave your mark on how the KH warehouses operate in UK- as you will be responsible for our 2 warehouses located in Wigan (the factory finished goods warehouse and the national distribution centre warehouse).
In brief- you will be responsible for:.
Management and support of the 3rd party logistics provider to deliver the service and financial targets.
Build a strong relationship with the transport operations (4PL)- the transport manager (KH) and the logistics support team- promoting one-team mentality- by addressing challenges together and supporting each other.
Maintain and further enhance the warehouse routines (daily- weekly- monthly quarterly).
Identify and deliver further improvement opportunities within warehousing- by actively driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with the wider KH team (commercial- finance- projects) to support the business needs.
Track and report KPIs and perform root cause analysis for transport.
Support the digitalization of warehouse reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain- logistics or warehousing roles
Experience in managing suppliers- logistics service providers.
Strong knowledge of Excel (pivots- advanced excel formulas etc)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Collaborative and able to influence a wide group of internal and external partners.
Great teammate ready to lean in and support the wider logistics team
Language Knowledge: English mandatory
Professional Attributes
Communication: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management- no matter your level. Therefore- it’s important you have excellent interpersonal skills- to deal with all kinds of different team members.
Proactive: You’re a go getter- you’re not easily thrown off your game- not even when you get resistance.
Simplification: We like to keep it simple and deliver with speed. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated- when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
Analytical: We’re a very data driven company and strive to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
Result driven: We don’t only focus on individual results- but always do what’s best for the team and company.
High pressure: You don’t get easily stressed by pressure- on the opposite- a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
What we offer you
At Kraft Heinz- we’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are what makes us successful. As part of the Kraft Heinz family you’re supported to grow and achieve and will be recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day.
An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!
A flexible and hybrid work environment (3/2)
Competitive benefits and compensation
Always room for new insights; if you have a phenomenal idea- please let us know- and we can set it in action!
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
