Warehouse Manager

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of warehousing activities to institute best practices in the execution of shipments, receivables, and inventory organization.   This position will utilize your strong management and communication skills to help develop, train and mentor warehouse team members to ensure the team achieves department objectives and individual career goals.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for executing the shipping schedule for the warehouse including leading daily crew meetings, assigning resources to execute work, and prioritizing shipping needs.
• Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity.
• Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with the warehouse team, to ensure that all paperwork and product is located and properly processed.
• Participate in establishing work schedules and ensure that schedules are correctly implemented, and jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
• Direct the warehouse leads and warehouse associates to achieve daily and weekly prescribed objectives.
• Develop and maintain a productive work team by maintaining programs for training, safety, compliance, and skill set building.
• Review truck schedule daily and utilize the teams to execute strategy across all shipping access points.
• Stay updated on all issues related to trucking efficiency to avoid delays and ensure stated performance metrics are maintained.
• Collaborate with customer service staff to inform dispatch and customers of any relevant issues regarding updates of trucking status.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are organized properly to prevent damage and sustain weight and balance requirements.
• Oversee warehouse team to achieve optimal utilization of space throughout warehouse.
• Maintain First in First out product rotation and perform physical
• Understand warehouse needs and be proactive to notify management of any needs that will affect production.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations while promoting safety.
• Monitor and advise manager of warehouse supply needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in Logistics / Warehouse Management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a distribution center or manufacturing warehouse.
• Previous experience with modern ERP systems a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION

The typical schedule for this position is an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate with coworkers.
• Regularly required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position will work in both a controlled office and warehousing environment. There will be extended periods on the warehouse floor.
• The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels when on the production floor.
• During summer months, employee may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee constantly works near mechanical parts and lift trucks.
• Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area. Respirators may also be required depending on production area.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1