Lake Chemicals & Minerals Ltd

A chemicals company in Redditch is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, ensuring quality productivity and safety in handling chemicals. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have warehouse and logistics experience, strong communication skills, and a Forklift Truck qualification. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and develop essential skills in chemical processing.

Responsible for the quality and productivity of warehousing processes within the company. Sets the example of what good looks like and identifies opportunities to improve health and safety and productivity. Documents SOPs. Provides training for colleagues. Manages the day-to-day operation of the LMS1 warehouse with respect to goods in/out and health & safety requirements, and oversee the re labelling, and repacking processes. Provides oversight for LMS2 and LMS3. Work with the BSC Manager to ensure logistical warehouse support for Lake both internally and externally are met. Support the Manufacturing Manager to develop the capability for simple chemical processing and laboratory formulation activities. Will step into process roles as needed from time to time. DUTIES Receiving goods Receive, check and log purchase orders onto the system Book in goods received and enter all stock on the system (chemicals and packaging) Match delivery notes, COAs and MSDS from goods received to the correct purchase orders Receive, check and process sales orders ensuring correct COA, MSDS and work instructions Issuing log number to each order for traceability and logging orders onto the system Managing Warehouse and stock movements Checking finished orders are correct including quantity, transport requirements and address labels Produce monthly chemical and packaging stock checks Requesting additional packaging when needed Taking photos, scanning documents and emailing Producing BRC work Instructions Occasional requirement to work on process operations as needed by the business. Re ordering consumables Facilitating stock takes Liaising with QA and H&S to maintain standards of Quality Management processes; health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment, for example, ensuring that chemical stock is stored and handled safely To provide additional support to warehouse operatives when necessary Goods Dispatch Arrange transport arrangement including deliveries and collections Liaising with hauliers to arrange collections, deliveries and chase PODs Dealing with sales order queries Health and Safety Understands the correct PPE for each activity Checking MSDS for hazardous information to relay to appropriate staff Producing DGN where necessary Safe unloading of raw materials Safe mapping of all chemicals Applying segregation rules for the storage of chemicals Identifying locations of all chemicals Checking receipt of chemicals against purchase order Warehouse cleanliness Capability to manage chemical spills Training Review training requirements for all Warehouse functions throughout the organisation and ensure they remain compliant. ABILITIES AND SKILLS Warehouse and logistics experience to BRC, FSSC or GTDP standard Clear written and oral communication skills Attention to detail, particularly with respect to weights and measures Ability to follow instructions Significant knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Professional telephone manner Experience within a customer service environment A Forklift Truck qualification and valid licence Knowledge of handling chemicals, as would a qualification in labelling and packing in accordance with IATA and ADR Regulations, although training will be provided COSHH Apply for this position First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Upload CV I have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice and consent to the processing of my data as part of this submission. Business Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM