Frozen Warehouse Manager
Farmfoods is looking to recruit an experienced Frozen Warehouse Manager to lead a team working in a fast 24/7 operation responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre in Bristol, Avonmouth. The role plays a vital part in the supply chain, overseeing the efficient receipt, storage and delivery of goods to our shops. The manager will manage people, processes and systems, ensuring targets are met, health and safety requirements are followed, and the security of the building and stock is maintained.
Pay, working hours & benefits
We offer a competitive starting salary of £46,000.
In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:
30 days annual leave.
Free canteen facilities.
15% staff discount at over 300 shops.
Smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost.
Free life assurance.
Workplace pension.
As a Frozen Warehouse Manager you will be responsible for:
Planning, coordinating and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods.
Having a clear understanding of the Company’s policies, values, vision and how the warehouse contributes to these.
Ensuring stock control systems are up-to-date.
Organising recruitment and training of staff, monitoring performance and progress.
Motivating, organising and encouraging teamwork to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded.
Maintaining standards of Health & Safety and ensuring security in the work environment.
Overseeing planned maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Managing 24/7 multi‑shift teams.
Planning, managing and adjusting staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
Ensuring all warehouse costs are controlled and maintained at a minimum level.
Maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
Managing absence and personnel matters.
Inclusion in facilities management.
You will need:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
A strong people manager who can lead and develop an effective team.
Assertiveness, prepared to see through plans and overcome obstacles.
Ability to provide clear and strong direction.
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has previous warehouse management experience and is looking to progress their career further.
A bit about us
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail. We aim to deliver an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience, and our distribution operation is the backbone of our business, playing an essential part in serving our customers by ensuring our shops have everything they need for great service.
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