Warehouse Manager

Coleraine, County Londonderry
Kerry
About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Manager in our Kerry site in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. You will join our Supply Chain Team on a permanent basis to support the smooth running of the site and future-proof warehouse operations. This role would suit an experienced and dynamic individual who can work with the team to continuously improve the warehouse.

Warehouse Manager reports to the Supply Chain Manager. You will be managing all aspects of the warehouse, utilising the team of 15 to ensure accuracy in pick rates, goods-in/out and loading rates to achieve maximum productivity without compromising product integrity and Health and Safety Standards.

Kerry Coleraine is the largest processed cheese manufacturer in the UK. We manufacture individually wrapped slices of cheese for the retail trade and cheese slices for catering and fast-food sectors.

What will I be doing?

Your responsibilities as a Warehouse Manager will include:

• Managing people resources and organising the recruitment and training of staff (the staff are on a 3-shift rotation, 24 x 5). Complete all administration functions required by the operation e.g. rotas, statutory records, accident reports, absence notifications etc.
• Maintaining standards of quality, hygiene and food safety in the work environment.
• Be conversant with and operate within the current Health and Safety legislation including local departmental procedures. Conduct risk assessment on all processes and tasks in the warehouse, implement countermeasures and mitigation plans to address identified risks.
• Liaising with suppliers, 3rd party warehouses and transport companies.
• Ensuring stock control systems and inventories are accurate.
• Monitoring staff performance and progress; motivating and encouraging teamwork to ensure targets are met and exceeded and identifying training needs tailored to the individual and operational requirements.
• Overseeing the planned maintenance of vehicles and equipment that all relevant checks are made and when problems arise, contacting the relevant contractors to resolve the issue.
• Managing the warehouse budget for vehicles, equipment, training and racking inspections. Contribute to the setting of future budgets.
• Ensuring that standard operating procedures are kept up to date and followed. Looking for best practice and continuous improvement in ways of working that will make the warehouse efficient and effective.

What do I need to be successful?

Essential

• Great experience in leading a warehouse team, preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams and building strong cross functional relationships.
• Proven ability to manage a variety of tasks within a fast-moving, customer focused working environment.
• Focus on driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to work collaboratively with managers at all levels.

Desirable

• HACCP
• Warehouse, Supply chain or leadership professional qualification
• SAP ERP experience

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• Career growth opportunities
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Matched pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Subsidized canteen
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback major retailers, fashion, restaurants, travelling and much more

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer foods and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the diary business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients and consumer foods business- a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumers brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure & Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine and Charleville cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

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In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Our Values: Courage Enterprising Spirit Inclusiveness Open-mindedness Ownership