Job Specification

The Role

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand
• Ensure the delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production schedules
• Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility
• Ensure inventories in area of responsibility are accurate
• Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately
• Support organising and participate in stock takes at regular intervals
• Ensure that any computerised or automated systems are accurate and up to date
• Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change
• Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level
• Produce regular reports and statistics as and when required
• Review ways to reduce waste
• Assist in planning future capacity requirements
• Ensure that health and safety meets the required standards and participate in risk assessment process
• Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
• Ensure hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements
• Ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose
• Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse
• Ensure staff comply to health, safety and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environment
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency
• Manage time and attendance for operatives within area of responsibility and support supervisor with people management issues
• Communicate with staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements
• Support with recruitment and train staff as well as monitor performance and progress to ensure targets are met
• Report progress updates, key achievements and any concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor and/or Manager
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies as and when required in a timely way
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
• Assertive, resilient and welcomes change
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
• Proactively contributes to the team and actively committed to teams development
• Is self-aware and optimistic
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

The Person

• Systems experience, particularly JD Edwards would be an advantage
• The ability to motivate people
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A responsible attitude
• Good 'people skills' for building relationships with colleagues at all levels
• The ability to plan and prioritize your own work and other people's
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good judgement for decision-making
• The ability to keep accurate records
• Good IT skills
• An understanding of environment, health and safety issues
• Knowledge and experience equivalent to that of team members in areas of work supervised i.e. team members
• If not already possessed, forklift truck counterbalance and reach licenses and nationally recognized transport qualifications, e.g. ADR, CD Regs and IATA Dangerous Goods Regs, must be achieved within twelve months of commencement; and a nationally recognized supervisory qualification e.g. Level 2 Award/Certificate in Team Leading/Team leading Principles, is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the IPS and local standards, including meeting quality, productivity and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the IPS and local standards
• A good level of fitness

Benefits

• Day shift role
• Regional employer of choice