Are you a proven Warehouse Packing Operator, seeking a new role within a leading speciality chemicals company?

Can you provide demonstrable experience and understanding in the use of SAP?

Would you be interested in the chance to work alongside an ambitious and driven team of purchasing and supply chain specialists to help drive the development of all warehouse and packing operation processes?

If the answer is yes, this could be an excellent opportunity to become involved in so read on and get in touch now to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!

The Opportunity
Due to our clients continuous project expansion, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Warehouse Packing Operator to support all warehouse packing processes, where you will be responsible for reporting to the purchasing and supply chain team.

The Role
As a Senior Warehouse Packing Operator, you will be working integrally with other members of the Purchasing and Supply Chain team, the role is responsible for the efficient and effective enactment of the department elements at Widnes site, delivering performance to agreed procedures and standards, suggesting and implementing improvements as necessary to address the changing nature of the business and its environment.   

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Controls and executes tasks provides support for other tasks within Widnes site Warehouse operations.
• Supports overall operating excellence by controlling cost, operating efficiency and working to department service levels. 
• Effective Implementation of site Warehouse processes. 
• Develop the knowledge, skills and effectiveness of the warehouse team working collectively and as an individual member.
• Establishing positive relations with internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse.
• Provide and communicate Safety and Environment Statistics.
• Quality Conformance in all activities - weight, appearance, etc.
• Maximise Equipment Utilisation.
• Achieving targeted packing and blending schedules set out in the resource plan for the area.
• Accurate plant and SAP records.
• Housekeeping standards – 5S/Area audits.
• Effective execution of the resource plan for the warehouse function detailing reasons for deviations.
• Ensure deliverables for all warehouse area KPIs.
• SAP Super user warehouse area.
• Expert in SAP Workflows and SOPs for the area and ensure conformance of warehouse operators.
• Review daily SAP warehouse monitor and ensure all issues/errors are delt with in a timely manner.
• Participate in layer auditing of warehouse conformance to operation standards and safety.
• Operate appropriate packaging/blending/tanker loading equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out associated warehousing duties including the loading and unloading of vehicles
• Control packaging equipment/blending equipment working as an individual or as a member of a team.
• Produce timely and accurate data entry on both computer and in manual, written logs.
• Assist monthly stock checks/count for all warehouses inclusive of all WDWM products, Blending/Production raw materials and packaging.
• Always maintain a high level of housekeeping standards using 5S principles.
• Flexible in the use of skills and competencies on their own and other plant operations.
• Carry out minor maintenance, fault diagnosis, and to provide assistance to tradesmen.
• Liaise with tradesmen, QC, Process Technologist, logistics, etc.
• Undertake tasks outside main area of skill and competence under TEST principles.
• Operate FLT counter balance and High Reach Truck within site policies and procedures
• (inclusive of FLT counter balance and High Reach Truck daily checks and report problems)
• Apply site and local SHE procedures and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply safety health and environment rules, procedures and legislation
• Encourage and support compliance with safety health and environment rules procedures and legislation amongst contractors and drivers.
• Apply risk assessments and other safety assessments in advance of routine and non-routine activities.
• Understand departmental SHE issues and any legal requirements relating to the warehouse function
• Operate within the site Permit to work system at all times.
• Use of correct PPE for tasks at all times.
• Apply correct disposal of waste using recycling systems where appropriate. 

You will have the following qualifications and experience  

• Experience in warehouse operation and packing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and ambition to be part of a successful team.   
• Results-focused. 
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 
• Experience of using SAP. 
• A flexible approach to work in line with business requirements  
• Excellent communication skills including fluency in English (both written and oral) 
• FLT counterbalance and High Reach Truck license

It's great if you also have the following

• Excellence in the use of MS office products.
• Experience in working in an organisation, spanning multiple geographies and cultures . 
• [FLT licence/experience who can do Packing and blending & High Reach Truck License.
• Team Leading/Supervisory experience.

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new challenge to carry out all warehouse packing operations, and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking then apply today to avoid missing out!

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