Warehouse Manager

WHO ARE WE?

We are good natured business who specialise in fresh and chilled food and drink. We are proud of our family heritage and have been nurturing and inspiring generations for 65 years. We are a passionate and dedicated team who strive to deliver a first-class service to every customer, every time.

Our people are what make us special. We have ambitious plans and need enthusiastic individuals who will thrive on being a company ambassador and want to help us achieve our vision to ‘Take freshness further’. We offer jobs and careers filled with purpose.

THE ROLE

Warehouse Manager

5 days over 7, variable start time between 6am-8am depending on operational requirements

Managing and leading warehouse teams

IS THIS YOU?

We want people who are down to earth and with a good work ethic. You do not need to fit a certain personality type. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including neurodivergent applicants. To be part of our incredible team, you will:

• Take pride in what you do.
• Complete tasks with care, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prioritise safety for yourself and others.
• Contribute to a respectful and supportive team environment.
• Provide a positive experience for customers in a way that works for you and meets role expectations.
• Embrace changes both individually and as part of the wider team.

You will also need:

• Management or supervisory experience (preferably from the FMCG sector)
• Understanding of food safety standards preferred
• Good communication skills
• Problem solver \& decision maker
• Ability to adapt and think outside the box
• IT literate (experience with ERP systems would be beneficial)
• Flexibility
• Strong working knowledge of Health \& Safety legislation, safe systems of work, and experience enforcing compliance in a warehouse environment
• Training \& development understanding

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Our team are at the heart of what we do, delivering thousands of fresh and chilled products to hundreds of customers across the Highlands, every day. We want you to be comfortable using your own initiative and enjoy working and leading our warehouse team. You will lead your teams from the front, showing and encouraging all colleagues to work efficiently, correctly, swiftly and safely, while promoting the values and expectations of the business through leadership, training and key performance indicators.

This role will consist of:

• Managing and monitoring key operational KPIs of the warehouse team including order accuracy, pick rates, productivity, stock integrity, waste levels and stock discrepancies.
• Managing, motivating and developing warehouse operatives during your shift.
• Being responsible for overseeing Company expectations of the team including carrying out individual performance appraisals and identifying and coordinating training needs.
• Maintaining a high level of effective communications and cascading of relevant information daily.
• Identifying areas of concern and opportunities for improvement within warehouse operations.
• Producing relevant reports and statistical information for submission to senior managers.
• Ensuring all orders processed are picked and packed accurately.
• Operating the Company IT system to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Managing workflow to meet cut-off times and customer delivery requirements.
• Promoting strong housekeeping and warehouse organisation standards.
• Ensuring safe systems of work are always followed.
• Conducting checks, reporting incidents and supporting risk management processes.
• Promoting a safety-first culture across your team.
• Leadership having a direct impact on service and performance.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person