<p>We are looking to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a&nbsp;team working over a fast 24/7 operation responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre which combines ambient, chilled and frozen warehouses and is located in Monkspath, Solihull.</p><p>Playing a vital part in our supply chain process, they will oversee the efficient receipt, storage and delivery of goods to our shops, ready for our customers.&nbsp; To achieve this, they manage people, processes and systems.&nbsp; They are responsible for ensuring targets are met.&nbsp; They also ensure Health &amp; Safety requirements are followed and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.</p><p><strong>Pay, working hours &amp; benefits:</strong></p><p>We offer a competitive starting salary of £42,000.</p><p>In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:</p><p>- 30 days annual leave.</p><p>- Free canteen facilities.</p><p>- 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.</p><p>- A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.</p><p>- Free life assurance.</p><p>- Workplace pension.</p><p><strong>As a Warehouse Manager you will be responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Planning, co-ordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods;</li><li>Having a clear understanding of the Company’s policies, values, vision and how the warehouse contributes to these;</li><li>Ensuring stock control systems are up-to-date;</li><li>Organising the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring performance and progress;</li><li>Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded;</li><li>Maintaining standards of Health &amp; Safety and ensuring security in the work environment;</li><li>Overseeing the planned maintenance of machinery and equipment;</li><li>Manage 24/7 multi-shift teams;</li><li>Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements;</li><li>Ensure all warehouse costs are controlled and maintained at a minimum level;</li><li>Maintain the highest hygiene standards;</li><li>Managing absence and personnel matters;</li><li>Inclusion in facilities management.</li></ul><p><strong>You will need:</strong></p><ul><li>To be a good all round communicator with excellent written and oral communication&nbsp;skills;</li><li>Strong planning and organisational skills;</li><li>To be a strong people manager, who can lead and develop an effective team;</li><li>Assertiveness, prepared to see through plans and overcome obstacles;</li><li>To provide clear and strong direction.</li></ul><p>Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has previous warehouse management experience and is looking to progress their career further.</p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.</p><p>We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods.&nbsp; We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.</p><p>Our distribution operation is are the backbone of our business playing&nbsp;an&nbsp;essential part in serving our customers by ensuring our shops have everything they need to deliver a great service.</p><div class="pull-right pa-b"><br><a href="https://jobs.farmfoods.co.uk/Apply/RGle2f9azdCBHZW5lcmljfDMwfDc2MjgzNnwxfHxGYWxzZXwxMTg2fDQyODIyNjB8MA%3d%3d?i=8j87QHuLD%2fI%3d" style="float:right" class="mpatssubmitButton mpatsbutton btn btn-default btn-lg">Apply</a></div>