Assistant Warehouse Manager

Job Description

We are recruiting for an Assistant Warehouse Manager based near central Birmingham.

This role will be supporting the Warehouse Manager in all tasks and duties allocated to the warehouse team from senior management.
Ensuring tasks are carried out in a timely and accurate manner by helping to effectively communicating and motivate staff alongside the Warehouse Manager.

Monday to Friday, Working 10am - 7pm with 1hr break (unpaid)
40hrs per week
6monthly pay reviews and progression plans are in place.

Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Assisting the Warehouse Manager in the efficient control of the warehouse operation.
- Organising safe and efficient receipt, storage, rotation and despatch of products whilst ensuring the warehouse team can fulfil operational and customer demand.
- Take a practical hands-on approach and undertake the various warehouse activities, stock taking and implementing department policies and procedures to ensure an efficient operation.
- Assist the management team in sharing ideas to improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing policies and procedure for continuous improvement.
- Working with the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the warehouse space, including layout and future capacity requirements.
- Adhere to Health & Safety procedures, ensuring they are always understood and practiced by the team.
- Maintain professional standards in both personal appearance and behaviour.

Key skills
- Be able to proactively contribute to creating a good and positive team atmosphere.
- Confident, round thinking & able to anticipate and overcome obstacles.
- Be self-aware, optimistic and open to change with a can-do attitude.
- Ability to help build, lead and motivate the team to meet objectives and agreed targets.
- Strong decision-making skills & excellent attention to detail.

To apply for this position, please submit your current and updated CV today.