Warehouse Manager (FMCG) | Lurgan | circa £40k

Vickerstock are proud to be working with their Client - a global giant in Warehousing & Logistics - with the appointment of a Warhouse Manager to join their established team in their Lurgan facility.

What we have to offer:

• Shifts: Monday - Friday (7am - 4pm), 1 in 3 weekends
• Company pension
• On site parkimg

Your day to day as the successful Warehouse Manager

• Oversee all daily activity, ensuring all supervisors are in control and driving performance.
• Provide updates to the Warehouse Operations Manager at regular intervals.
• Oversee blast intake and ensure receipt accuracy, fresh groupage inbound and outbound accuracy ensuring all customer orders are fulfilled as per loading schedule.
• Monitor shift & individual performance through visible observations and supervisor feedback.
• Ensure all daily and weekly targets (measures or KPI's) are achieved.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Operations Manager to understand strategy and direction of the warehouse.
• Actively supporting and driving new initiatives to create a more efficient, service driven & cost-effective operation
• Support with the creation of new and updated work instructions, SOP's & SSOW.
• Own the training matrix for all accountable employees, ensuring that that the full team are operating in line with their trained ability at all times.
• Conduct daily & weekly team briefs, providing an overview of performance, position, H&S messages and any company news that may be relevant.
• Ensure an effective handover is completed at the start and end of shift.
• Ensure all accident & incident reports are completed in timely manner, escalating to all the relevant people as required
• Engage with the team to promote near miss, incident & accident reporting
• Promote an 'audit ready' mindset across the team, actively addressing any areas that need attention. Provide recommendations for any areas that need further investment or support

What you'll need

• Previous Management experience in food or warehouse business
• Ability to positively influence and communicate to others
• Strong leadership within a fast-paced environment operating multiple functions
• Work efficiently across all areas of the Warehouse in a fast-moving organisation
• Openly and constructively challenge
• Effectively problem solve