Assistant Warehouse Manager

About RUROC

We are Ruroc; where innovation meets adventure in the realm of protective gear. As a leading force in the Action & Motorsports helmet industry, we have redefined the standards of protection and style. With a mission to engineer cutting-edge solutions that save lives while making a bold statement, we have grown from a £1 million to a £30 million revenue brand, capturing markets across 90 countries globally.

At Ruroc, we believe in breaking barriers and challenging the status quo of an industry that has long been stagnant. With an eCommerce store, www.ruroc.com, as our digital frontier, we establish a direct and intimate connection with our customers—setting us apart from traditional and competitor brands. This unique connection empowers us to stay ahead, rapidly incorporating feedback and innovating our gear at a pace unparalleled in the global helmet industry.

As we continue to shape our destiny, you can be part of a team that manages everything end-to-end, delivering on promises, and contributing to the ever-growing success of the Ruroc brand.

We are now looking for an Assistant Warehouse Manager to join our team who will enable the successful delivery of warehouse processes in a multi-faceted operation. The successful candidate will be working closely with the Warehouse Manager, assisting and overseeing the day-to-day running of the warehouse including having responsibility for the line management and development of our fantastic warehouse team.

 

About the ROLE

  • Assist the Warehouse Manager in planning, directing and coordinating warehouse activities.
  • Prioritise and assign workload to the warehouse teams; setting up and overseeing the day-to-day operation to ensure that targets are met.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain an effective and safe working environment.
  • Measure and report on the effectiveness of warehouse activities and employee performance, highlighting any areas for improvement to the Warehouse Manager.
  • Identify and establish innovative ways to improve existing work procedures and practices.
  • Complete regular maintenance inspections on work areas, tools and equipment, ensuring that any repairs and replacements are carried out.
  • Enforce safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Investigate and resolve issues as they arise.
  • Organise and maintain inventory and storage areas.
  • Line manage the warehouse team including conducting reviews and coaching employees.
  • Ensure that shipment and inventory transactions are accurate.

Requirements

About YOU:

  • Have proven work experience in a warehouse environment; preferably across multiple teams for example, quality control, fulfilment and returns.
  • Have a forklift license would be advantageous.
  • Having experience in managing a team would be beneficial.
  • Have previous experience of warehouse management system software.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to ‘get things done”.
  • Are adaptable, flexible and cool under pressure with the ability to react to a changing environment; remaining proactive rather than reactive, always.
  • Have excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Have technical-competence with Microsoft and/or G-Suite packages, including Excel.
  • Love ownership; you own the problem along with the solution.
  • Are a relentless self-starter with high energy and passion.
  • Have great communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Are conscious of health and safety and safe working practices.

Benefits

  • Salary of £26,780
  • 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Working hours of 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday with a paid lunch break of 60 minutes each day
  • Private Health Insurance with Vitality
  • Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured
  • Free in-house Personal Training Sessions in our in-house, purpose-built gym
  • Free Ruroc products plus, 50% discount for your friends and family
  • Contributions towards skiing / snowboarding lessons and your CBT / full motorcycle license

 

Ruroc is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, benefits, training, and apprenticeships. Our full equal opportunities policy can be requested from the People Team on hr@ruroc.com.

Organisation: 
Ruroc