Warehouse Manager Cold Storage Birmingham, England
Job description
Introduction
On The Rocks is a proud distributor specializing in frozen food, ice cream and chilled wholesale. With a strong focus on customer service, we always try and deliver our products in a systematic way. We have a strong distribution network meaning we can deliver 7 days a week and offer next day delivery where possible. We service small independent shops right through to large wholesalers and buying groups, as well as several famous high street brands. Our multi-temperature supply chain gives our customers full consolidation of frozen, ambient, and chilled products on the same delivery, which makes life easier for them and is a point of difference.
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are seeking a Warehouse Manager who can efficiently manage people, processes & systems.
Role Responsibilities
This role has 2 key areas to lead- warehouse team and delivery drivers team.
Supervise daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, and shipping.
- Get a lot of exercise being on your feet all day and walking around our warehouse; the job is quite physical.
- You will do this in either a cold environment or an ambient one – the cold storage is approximately minus 25 Celsius – just like working in the freezer; but we provide full PPE including coats, hats and boots
Manage and organise daily picking requirements to fulfil the requirements of the delivery schedule.
Manage and organise daily driver routes to dispatch the deliveries as per the requirement.
Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed.
Consistently maintaining a high level of accuracy on all company paperwork.
Develop and engage a team culture, driving a strong teamwork ethic.
Work closely with other departments in the business to ensure smooth operations.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
Required Experience / Skills
3+ years’ experience in a warehouse lead role.
Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedure and policy.
Ability to operate forklifts effectively.
Continuous improvement mindset to improve processes.
Self-motivated, dependable, and trustworthy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, B11 3AX: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse Lead: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OnTheRocks5657
