JOB PURPOSE

To Provide autonomous control of the Warehouse. Ensuring all daily production requirements and quality standards are achieved in line with business requirements. To continuously work to improve efficiencies and quality standards, whilst working with the Production Supply Chain Manager to manage upcoming projects and new work requirements. Communicate with the Production Supply Chain Manager on Management Information pertaining to the Warehouse operation and manage issues to resolution.

Job Context

Based at Alton Production Facility.  On occasion may be required to work at alternative site locations.

Education:

ESSENTIAL

Good Academic background

Experience & Knowledge:

ESSENTIAL

At least 2 years’ experience Supervising a team at Supervisor level or above

Experience in working in a Production environment

Understanding of the Warehouse business

Understanding of Goods Inward Processes with regard to QC controls (SPC / PPM…)

Ability to create Management Reports and present to Senior Management

Understanding of Health and Safety within a Warehouse environment

Understanding of LEAN manufacturing methodologies

Desirable

Operations Management role within Warehouse sector

Skills & Behaviours:

Skills & Behaviours:

ESSENTIAL

Skills

PC literate

Excellent communication skills at all levels and ability to speak English

Effective questioning and listening skills

Excellent time management

Able to identify potential problems or areas for improvement and create plans and proposals from issue to resolution and see through to completion

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Ability to manage own workload

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work within a Team

Manual Handling experience

Health & Safety experience

Behaviours

Flexibility to meet business needs

Receptive to change

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Methodical and logical approach

Team player

Continuous improvement

Approachable

Excellent Communication

Able to handle constructive criticism

Able to present to Senior management through verbal and Systemic means

KEY Accountabilities

1. Main duties

• Manage the day to day running of the Warehouse area.
• Communicate Management Information to Production Supply Chain Manager
• Work with Internal Department Heads to streamline the operation
• Co Ordinate any upcoming work/projects from a Warehouse perspective
• Document and evidence continuous improvement areas within the warehouse area, including benefits, risks, timescales for implementation
• Liaise with CS and Production Manager on queries regarding warehouse activities and customer queries
• Co Ordinate the forecasting and planning application within the warehouse areas
• Ensure all tools and consumables are available for warehouses to operate effectively
• Ensure no Health and Safety risks are evident within the warehouse areas.
• Ensure security of contents within the warehouse is maintained
• Maintain the standards required in terms of H&S and regulatory bodies.
• Carry out additional tasks that Production Supply Chain Manager may set from time to time, which fall within the capabilities of the Warehouse Co Ordinator role.
• Provide Management Information Reporting to Production Supply Chain Manager
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested.
• Be flexible to the needs of the business and working hours where needed