Job Description:

Depot Manager / Warehouse Supervisor – East London
Building products / Construction industry
Location: Walthamstow, E17
Department: Supply Chain
Permanent, full time role, 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive circa £40-45,000 base, plus benefits
  
Our client is growing, and they are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor / Depot Manager to run their East London (E17) depot within the Supply Chain team. You'll be the senior person on site. You'll lead the small depot team of 2 staff, own stock accuracy, keep customers happy and drive continuous improvement. It's a hands-on leadership role with real ownership and room to grow. You will be working 40 hours per week, 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday with a 3pm finish on a Friday. This role is working in the building products / construction industry.
  
What you'll be doing:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the East London depot
• Leading, supporting and line managing the small on-site team
• Keeping stock accurate through regular stock checks in line with company policy
• Optimising stock levels, reorder quantities and costs while maintaining high customer satisfaction
• Overseeing light production and assembly as required
• Entering and processing orders through the SAGE system
• Acting as senior person on site, resolving customer service issues
• Supporting daily Tier meetings to align the team on priorities and customer needs
• Managing the maintenance and safe operation of the facility
• Supporting procurement when needed, including sourcing alternative suppliers and getting quotes
• Working with the Warehouse Manager (based in another location) to improve operational maturity and 5S standards  

What we're looking for:

• Experience managing a depot, warehouse or stores operation
• A track record of leading and developing a small team
• Strong stock control skills, with an eye for accuracy and cost
• Confidence handling customer issues and making decisions on site
• Experience with SAGE or a similar order processing or ERP system
• Knowledge of health and safety and safe site operation
• An improvement mindset, ideally with exposure to 5S, Lean or Tier meetings
• Light assembly or production oversight experience would be a bonus  

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 33 days' holiday
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• 4% pension contribution
• Access to discounted retailers
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for career progression
• A dynamic, supportive culture  

If you're ready to lead a small East London depot, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV to Katie Hydes at Grw Talent or via LinkedIn.