Warehouse manager ndash; chemicals

Our Client is a Chemical Distributor. They are now seeking a Warehouse Manager ndash; Chemicals. This is a full-time permanent position and will be based across two of their warehouses near Swindon. Key Responsibilities * Plan and allocate daily tasks to ensure smooth operation and arrangement of resource utilization. * Ensure all tasks are allocated within the warehouse to ensure that the daily workload is managed and KPIs met. * Schedule and manage the scheduling of the inbound and outbound stock deliveries. * Supervise and receive inbound / outbound deliveries. * Schedule, organize and oversee the repacking of products as required. * Ensure accurate stock records are maintained on the IFS system. * Be responsible for all warehouse activity. * Ensure the warehouse teams adhere to stock processes to minimize stock loss or damage. * Manage the warehouse operatives employed in both warehouses. * Work closely with all other departments to tackle day-to-day issues and discuss business workloads. * Oversee the management of bonded goods within the warehouse and ensure all customs paperwork and regulations are adhered to. * Organize and lead regular stock checks. * Maintain warehouse plant and machinery. * Proactively seek to improve the quality of the warehouse operations. * Support and lead process improvement initiatives. * Manage the security of the warehousing premises. * Ensure all health and safety measures outlined by the Company are adhered to. * Maintain an organized, clean and tidy working environment. * Work closely with the Logistics team to ensure seamless receipt, management and dispatch of goods from the warehouses. * Assist my colleagues with warehouse duties on an ad hoc basis as and when needs arise. * Have oversight and be responsible for ensuring the warehouse operations meet the departmental KPIs set. * Contribute positively to the Operations Committee to make decisions about the operational requirements and issues experienced. * Arrange and facilitate regular departmental meetings. Qualifications and Experience * Must have experience of handling chemicals in a warehouse environment. * Experience of managing more than one warehouse in the same role (there will be two warehouses to manage for this position). * Good organizational skills. * Good IT literacy skills. * Can work collaboratively within a team and have a positive attitude. * Full UK driving license. * Forklift drivers license is desirable but not essential. In return our client is offering a competitive basic of up to GBP45,000 per annum basic plus benefits. (Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience). Please e-mail your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director, Atom Recruitment Ltd