Warehouse Manager

Responsible for maintaining the execution, direction and co-ordination of all warehouse related matters within the Warehouse.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

Your role as Warehouse Manager 

• Ensure the warehouse department is adhering to all compliance/regulations
• Overall responsibility for departmental HSQE ensuring issues are managed through to correction
• Ensure stock checks are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure all audit results are within agreed targets
• Line management responsibility for Warehouse Team Leaders, Stock Controller, Export Controller and Customer Team Member.
• Manage successful recruitment/induction/training of new starters
• Conduct exit interviews with all leavers and complete relevant documentation
• Support the DC Manager to identify areas of opportunity/improvement within the warehouse department/DC
• Ensure a standard approach to best practice across all sites
• Drive the continuous improvement agenda for the warehouse department
• Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure on time and in full targets are exceeded
• Effectively manage supplier/customer relationships in line with business standards
• Manage departmental budget in line with targets and account for any differences
• Drive cost saving initiatives within the warehouse department

What you’ll bring… 

• Experienced people manager with a track record of developing teams

• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety procedures/legislation

• Warehousing experience in a fast moving FMCG environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels both internally and externally

• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel

• Ability to lead, motivate and engage a multi-disciplined team

• Flexible to meet business needs and be able to make quick decisions in a fast paced environment

• Must demonstrate a methodical approach with a good attention to detail

• Drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude

• Able to apply confidentiality as required

• Flexible to work hours required to complete key tasks

• Be resilient under pressure and demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to deliver commercial results when confronted with unforeseen work demands

• The ability to manage conflicting priorities

• Excellent problem solving skills