This role will be responsible for managing the Picking and consolidation department, as well as the on time dispatch of orders ensuring that department runs effectively and efficiently meeting Company objectives, and in accordance with Company processes, policies and procedures.
- Strategically manage Pick, consolidation, and dispatch in compliance with the company’s policies and vision
- Releasing and picking in date and priority orders ensuring picked in full and on time.
- Oversee your departments dispatch from the warehouse
·Manage stock and ensure correct process for outbound are followed
- Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
- Initiate, coordinate and drive KPI and deliver results
- Looking at orders and data to lease with goods in for replen in full for 100% delivery in full.
- Be the first point of contact for all matters surrounding Pick and Dispatch
- Delegate day to day activities to the team
- Liaise with agency for staff resource driven by needs of the business
- Ensure new entrants are integrated into the team effectively utilising the Company Induction process
- Ensure probations for Pick employees are completed within the appropriate timescales
- Plan and manage work rotas for the department
- Assign tasks appropriately based on employee skill set and abilities and appraise results
- Manage performance reviews with staff, obtaining relevant feedback and designing development plans for the team
- Manage holiday requests in accordance with company performance, and ensure adequate cover in place
- Complete sickness absence return to work interviews and report any concerns of high absenteeism or regular absence patterns
- Promote warehouse management procedures and best practices
- To identify talent and develop and build within your team
- Complete H&S incidents forms, and promote the importance of completion of near miss reports
- Deliver a morning brief to the team outlining goals and objectives for the day
- Ensure all skills matrixes are up to date and staff are refreshed and trained in all compliance areas required
·Previous management/supervisory experience within fast paced environment
·Evidence that you can work effectively under pressure whilst still delivering high standards
·Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
·Strong knowledge of warehousing, including hands on experience
·Leadership skills and ability manage staff
·Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
·Technical knowledge and practical knowledge