The opportunity:
To take responsibility for and manage the warehouse to ensure the smooth and efficient running of shop floor activities.
To utilise resources to their full potential, liaising with the Warehouse Team Leader and Warehouse Operatives to ensure that deliveries leave in a timely manner and in full to meet customer deadlines and quality expectations.
To ensure all of both raw materials and finished goods receipts into the warehouse are handled in a timely manner.
How You Will Impact WestRock
The management of the warehouse and distribution functions to achieve business targets.
To problem solve and liaise as necessary to ensure efficiency and smooth running of the distribution facility.
Responsibility for the Logistics function and providing operational direction for all Employees
Balance competing priorities of day to day service requirements with the long term business targets.
Ensure a safe working environment for all employees and adherence to legislative requirements.
Support the delivery of >99% on time deliveries and ensure warehouse errors do not exceed 0.10%
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Ensure assets are properly maintained and serviced.
Successful management of stock control through perpetual inventory cycle counting to >99.9% stock accuracy.
Process stock disposals
Deliver service targets to agreed budget values
Motivate your team to achieve the highest levels of productivity.
Deployment of a defined people strategy to drive positive employee engagement, strong front line capability and a KPI / continuous improvement culture.
To lead by example and be proactive and encourage others in the pursuit of continuous improvement projects and performance excellence.
What You Need To Succeed
Proven working experience as a logistics manager
Record of successful distribution and logistics management
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Skills
warehouse Warehouse Management