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Our client based in Basildon are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager with a Forklift License to lead their warehouse team and operations. For this permanent role you will need to have previous experience within the Freight Logistics industry and a forward thinking mindset.

Duties for the Warehouse Manager role involves:-

• Management of all warehouse admin duties and the day to day operations in full compliance with Security, Dangerous Goods, AEO and all H&S / Legal requirements with a safety first culture
• Training, coaching and managing staff / administering performance reviews
• Negotiating and monitoring supplier contracts
• Preparing timely, accurate information and reporting as specified
• Identifying, developing, training, mentoring or recruiting staff whilst creating a more flexible workforce through the use of rota's, part-timers and agency staff to support the core team
• Ensuring a clean, properly organised, safe, healthy and professional facility
• Ensuring that any damages or losses are fully investigated.
• Ensuring that O/T and overheads are strictly controlled and not exceeded
• Managing work flow in the Warehouse and communicating to the BM/Team
• Lead implementation & continuous improvement / Six Sigma / 5S, being a champion on site
• Identify, agree and execute improvements throughout the warehouse
• Maintaining and developing relationships with the company's customer base
• Ensuring space and inventory location efficiency / Warehouse KPI Monitoring
• Managing stock accuracy via WMS and continuous audits

The Warehouse Manager will need:-

• A valid Forklift License and previous experience in a similar role
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to make innovative warehouse changes to achieve success
• Experience in warehousing best practice methods and planning
• Knowledge and experience of Ocean, Road and 3PL activities

In return for your hard work our client is offering a very competitive salary, on-site car parking and a wealth of great company benefits. The shifts for this role will be between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

If you have the relevant required skills and experience for this role we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached to your application.