Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.
Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.
We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.
We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.
Looking for a role that offers you variety, growth, and future progression? Join us as Warehouse Manager at Ellesmere Port, where no two days are the same, and you can take the lead of a busy 24/7 warehousing operation.
While our operation runs 24/7, you will predominantly Days based from Monday to Friday.
You will manage the fast-paced warehouse operations at our Ellesmere Port converting facility (which supplies high volume to the retail sector), as well as external storage for this site which will transition from a 3rd party provider into the Distribution Centre of our newly-acquired site in Flint.
Stock accuracy will be of critical importance to you, and you will possess the skill and determination to investigate all anomalies through the use of Excel, WMS, and/or SAP by Design.
You will take the lead on ensuring efficient storage, shipment, and coordination of raw materials and finished goods. You'll also ensure safety, efficiency, and high morale within your team, leading by example and encouraging all to adopt a Continuous Improvement approach.
Your day to day:
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Maintaining cleanliness and safety within our limited onsite storage capacity (max. 8,000 pallets block-stacked).
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Effective management of people and MHE fleet (Counterbalance, Clamp Trucks, and Ped Operated Reel Movers.
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Leading our warehouse operations and stock control with a hands-on approach, using Microsoft Excel, SAP by Design, and SNAP system regularly.
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Managing inbound/outbound logistics, supervising Forklift Truck Drivers, and coordinating required training with our partners/providers.
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Interacting with our 3rd party additional storage supplier until we are fully reliant on our extended capacity at Flint DC.
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Company pension
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Life assurance
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Sick pay
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Free company products
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Free on-site parking
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Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
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Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
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Free early access to pay scheme
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Employee referral scheme
What we're looking for:
An approachable natural leader with an improvement-oriented approach, encouraging to the team's feedback, and provides a visible presence to provide hands-on support, while having a flair for strategic thinking and planning.
At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
