Warehouse Manager

Job title:

Warehouse Manager

Company

Alexander Dennis

Job description

Job Description:Warehouse ManagerLocation: ScarboroughWe have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Manager to join the team at our Scarborough site. Your number one responsibility will be to lead and manage the day-to-day Site logistics operation with regards to all aspects of goods receipt, warehousing, inventory control and parts supply to build lines.The Company

Come join Alexander Dennis. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing the cleanest and greenest buses and coaches for our customers.
In a nutshell, we build buses and coaches. In fact, more than half of the buses you see on the roads in the UK are built by Alexander Dennis. We have a huge responsibility to keep the world moving.
We are saving the planet. Our purpose is to support Governments globally with their push to reduce pollution and improve air quality by building greener, more eco-friendly buses.
We love our customers. So much so, almost every bus we build is bespoke – what the customer wants, we will do our best to deliver.
We have a fantastic Canadian parent company called NFI. They welcomed us into the family in 2019, and we haven’t looked back ever since.
We are building back and growing again, winning new orders in Germany and Ireland which will be manufactured right here in the UK.
Our global footprint is pretty impressive. We have a presence in some super cool places across the world from Hong Kong to Auckland to Toronto.
Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.

What does that mean for you?

Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
A 4 day working week. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love, with the people you love.
A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our or !Your Dream RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a experienced Warehouse Manager to to lead, develop & mentor Warehouse staff and ensure available resources are efficiently and effectively utilized. This role reports directly to our UK Head of Supply Chain and will play a pivotal part in the smooth running of our Scarborough site.Main responsibilities

Manage team within (or better than) operational budget.
To ensure the relevant processes are known, understood, efficient, utilized and reviewed.
To champion 5S standards and ensure housekeeping is maintained within all areas of control
To maintain Health & Safety requirements and manage Level 2 H&S processes within area of control
To ensure the product gets to build lines in the most efficient way possible to the right place at the right time.
To manage inventory through Group Inventory control policies (e.g. cycle counting, stock checks, etc)
Managing inbound stock shortages and documentation, ensuring all relevant parties are informed in a timely manner
To develop skills matrices and training plans to provide flexibility within the team to cover periods of absence
Develop warehouse racking & floor plans in line with Group standards
To provide weekly / monthly KPI’s to demonstrate process control and compliance
Work with the Finance and the Site Materials Manager to identify and remove obsolete / slow moving parts.
Identify, drive and implement cost saving opportunities
OTIF delivery of all available material to production lines.
Achieve high inventory turns and maintain an optimal level of days of supply for our products
Ensure that goods in are processed and stored within 24 hours to minimize delays
Respond to and resolve goods in queries within 24 hours to facilitate smooth operations
Regularly review and manage obsolete stock to prevent unnecessary holding costs
Maintain stock accuracy at a rate of better than 98% location accuracy to ensure seamless order fulfillment
Implement measures to reduce levels of lost and damaged inventory, contributing to cost savings
Ensure that there are no overdue allocations, minimizing inventory discrepancies
Strive for zero RIDDOR incidents and prioritize the safety of our team
Efficiently pick and issue kits according to the plan to support timely production processes
Assist with any other duties as required to contribute to the overall efficiency of the team.

What you will bring

Ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant discipline
Specific qualifications in Supply Chain or Logistics are preferred
Preferably Six Sigma certified
Must have a proven track record of achievement in a similar role
Experienced in logistical/material supply methodologies, including Lean principles
Flexible and adaptable in approach
Good planning and organizational skills
Able and willing to work outside core hours as necessary
Should be able to lead by example and motivate Team Members
Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels
Strong problem analysis, judgment, and decision-making skills
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in change management and introduction of warehouse automation is desirable
Ability to work with limited supervision
Willingness to travel to other locations when required

Next steps:If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!*Recommend a Friend is applicable for this role.If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email toAs this role is unlikely to meet UKVI criteria for sponsorship under the skilled worker route, you will be required to have the right to work in the UK from the proposed commencement dateIND-L