Position: Depot Manager
Location: Wyboston
Hours: Mon - Fri 07:30am - 4pm or 08:30am - 5pm
Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Depot Manager to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Wyboston.
Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Depot Manager to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the business' function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory Management:
- Monitoring stock levels to maintain optimal inventory and prevent stockouts.
- Receiving and checking incoming deliveries for accuracy.
- Managing stock rotation to ensure first-in-first-out (FIFO) practice.
- Performing regular stock checks and addressing discrepancies.
- Staff Supervision:
- Leading and motivating a team of warehouse workers.
- Assigning tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
- Performance management, coaching, training, disciplinary actions.
- Scheduling staff to meet operational needs.
- Operations Management:
- Overseeing picking, packing, loading of orders for delivery.
- Managing warehouse space and optimizing storage layouts.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implementing operational procedures and quality control standards.
- Customer Service:
- Responding to customer inquiries and delivery issues.
- Liaising with sales teams for accurate order fulfillment.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Generating reports on KPIs like stock levels, delivery times, operational costs.
- Analyzing data to identify improvement areas and implement changes.
- Logistics Coordination:
- Coordinating deliveries with transport providers.
- Managing vehicle maintenance and schedule.
- Monitoring and optimizing delivery routes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Leadership experience: Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Warehouse management systems (WMS) proficiency: Familiarity with warehouse software for inventory tracking and order processing.
- Logistics knowledge: Understanding of distribution processes, including picking, packing, shipping.
- Strong communication skills: Effective communication with staff, customers, other departments.
- Problem-solving skills: Identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Analytical skills: Data analysis to identify trends and make informed decisions.
Due to the location you will require a full driving licence; successful applicants will be required to attend interviews.
If you are interested, please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on 07801 984734 or c.mccleave@proactiveglobal.com.
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist opportunities in the marketplace.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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