Job description
The Opportunity
We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join our Manufacturing plant in Thirsk, North Yorkshire on a permanent basis.
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The Company*
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 400 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
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The Role*
The Warehouse Manager is accountable for storing and transporting all inbound / intake materials and sending finished goods to the Distribution Centre. Supported by a team of 40 the Warehouse Manager has overall area responsibility for the Warehouse department including Safety, Quality, People, Cost & Delivery.
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Key Accountabilities:*
- Deliver warehouse productivity and efficiency targets to store and dispatch goods in line with the agreed requirements and principles
- Continuously monitor raw materials/ingredients/packaging and finished goods to ensure that all are stored safely in the designated areas and FIFO principles followed
- Monitor and review labour deployment to ensure that the availability and alignment fits with the requirements of the department
- Effectively communicate with the operations team, ensure materials as required are delivered to operations teams required by plan, highlighting any risks to the achievement of volumes and standards
- Promote a People safe culture within the department, complying with procedures, accident investigation, corrective actions and completing near miss reporting, promoting a safe working environment
- Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and are developed to maximise their potential
- Ensure FLT fleet is fit for purpose through maintaining equipment, ensuring service needs are followed, effective use of pre start checks and driver competence.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in same / similar role across FMCG
- Experience of managing diverse high performing teams in a complex manufacturing environment
- Experience of implementing / improving and operating a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- IT Literate including Microsoft office
- Be able to demonstrate good literacy and numerical skills with the ability to communicate clearly.
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The Offer:*
- Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
- Salary: £ Competitive + 10% bonus
- Hours: 40 hours - Monday to Friday (days)
- Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%
- Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
- Other Benefits: Free parking & electric car charging, discounted products, free hot drinks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £43,000.00-£51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person