Warehouse Manager Stockton-on-Tees, England
Job description
Job Description
As the Warehouse Manager for Vectis Auctions, you will be responsible for managing the flow of inventory at our Stockton-on-Tees premises. This is a hands-on role where your time will be split between physical warehouse duties and managing your team. This will include all inbound and outbound stock control, line management of the packing supervisor and warehouse operatives, and despatching our ecommerce auction orders along with other general stock control and warehouse duties. Excellent logistic skills and a determination to create an organised warehouse environment are qualities required by Vectis to enable us to fulfil our vision to become the UK’s largest, premium collectables auction company.
Key Accountabilities
· Manage the warehouse footprint and ensure sufficient utilisation of space.
· Report all health and safety concerns to the Facilities Manager.
· Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse, initiating and coordinating operational policies and procedures.
· Audit and report on inventory.
· Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives, setting both warehouse and team goals.
· Ensure that the site is kept up-to-date with the latest regulations.
· Communicate with other departments to ensure processes are fit for purpose and products are shipped in a timely manner.
· Lead on team meetings and record outcomes via action planning and review.
· Assist with general warehouse duties.
Key Competencies
Decision Making
Makes use of research derived from trials, reports, or other activities that provides objective information on issues of concern in order to help determine whether a particular policy or program will work at their organisation and to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Communication
Unifies their team behind the Vectis vision by using strong communication skills to encourage dedication to mutual accountability, investment in the team’s goal and purpose, and support for success of the team and its members.
Problem Solving
Demonstrates problem solving skills for internal workplace conflicts, daily challenges and potential business obstacles. Assesses the situation, gathers important information and talks to those involved to prevent further issues and discover solutions.
Project management
Takes deliberate steps to execute, monitor, analyse, and report on the progress of a work group charged with the creation of a unique product, service or result in order to deliver the on-time/on-budget results, learning and integration that the project and its stakeholders require.
Lead and inspire
Creates and leads the team, recognises the importance of leadership in own role and takes steps to improve ability to lead and motivate others. Displays resilience, empathy, and active listening skills. Takes a rational approach.
Skillsets Requirements:
Essential
Previous Warehouse Manager experience of 2 years+
Familiarity with inventory control practices and logistics.
Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to set goals, motivate a team and individuals, and manage conflict.
Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening.
Desirable
Previous Ecommerce experience
Experience of developing and implementing operation change within a stable workforce
Please note this position is initially for a 3 month trial period.
Vectis Auctions are the world's leading Toy and Collectables Auctioneers. It's Head Office is based in Thornaby, Stockton with a regional office in Witney, Oxfordshire. It has recently been the focus of the 10 part TV series entitled 'Scouting for Toys' on the Yesterday Channel.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockton-On-Tees: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Warehouse Vec
