Warehouse Manager PLUM47923

Recruiter
Blue Octopus
Location
Preston, Lancashire
Salary
Salary £25,000 plus benefits
Posted
13 Apr 2017
Closes
11 May 2017
Ref
PLUM47923
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Our client has been designing and producing quality made-to-measure furniture covers and curtains for over half a century and with the continued development of their furniture re-upholstery service, they are now firmly established as the UK’s leading re-upholsterer. They are a successful, British, family run company employing approximately 340 people at their Head Office in Preston.

They now have an opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for the day to day operation and activities within the Fabric Warehouse function, delivering high operational standards by achieving all KPI targets.

With this in mind, our client is looking for someone with:

  • Experience of working within a manufacturing warehouse environment in a supervisory or managerial position
  • Previous experience of implementing and working with Warehouse Management Systems
  • Stock Control/ Production Control Management experience
  • Excellent organisational planning and IT skills
  • Evidence of effective operational and team management skills
  • A motivational style that gets the best from staff and maximises potential
  • The ability to create, drive and implement change

You should also demonstrate the following key attributes:

  • Ability to prioritise workloads
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships within the department and within the wider business
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Self-driven with a hands-on approach
  • Customer focused and service minded

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