Fuchs

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading high-volume, safety-critical warehousing operations involving mechanical and electronic components, chemicals, and explosive materials. The successful candidate will ensure strict regulatory compliance, full material traceability, environmental control, and zero-defect handling, while supporting uninterrupted production flow. The role further requires driving operational efficiency, maintaining exceptional service delivery standards, and ensuring the warehouse operates at peak performance through effective leadership, organisation, and team development.

• Strategically manage warehouse operations in alignment with company policies and objectives
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance activities
• Supervise daily operations including inventory control, quality assurance, logistics, and customer service
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and operational performance to maximise efficiency and minimise overtime
• Develop and maintain warehouse systems for handling, storage, inventory control, and shipping

• Manage stock control and ensure alignment with data storage systems
• Maintain inventory accuracy and full material traceability
• Lead the optimisation and continuous improvement of WMS, ERP, and MES systems
• Produce regular operational reports, including inbound/outbound status, dead stock analysis, and inventory accuracy

• Ensure full compliance with all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation
• Maintain ISO, explosives, and ESD compliance standards at all times
• Enforce health, safety, hygiene, and security procedures throughout the warehouse
• Ensure ESD-controlled storage for all electronic components
• Drive risk management practices, including explosive handling protocols and emergency preparedness planning

• Develop and optimise warehouse layouts to ensure efficient space utilisation
• Review and implement workflows, staffing requirements, and equipment layouts
• Prepare, manage, and report on annual budgets
• Plan work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor performance outcomes

• Lead, mentor, train, and develop warehouse employees at all levels
• Manage team performance to achieve short- and long-term operational goals
• Recruit, select, onboard, and coach warehouse staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and transport providers
• Ensure service levels consistently meet internal and external customer expectations

 

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