Warehouse Manager
Post-secondary education in warehouse or logistics is not a requirement but is highly meritorious. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities as a leader and the understanding of warehouse management as well as the entire product flow process. To be eligible for the position, you have at least 3 years of documented experience in warehouse management with personnel responsibility, preferably within automation. You have a good understanding of ERP systems; Microsoft AX is used today. It is meritorious if you have experience with LEAN and are well-accustomed to working towards continuous improvements. Very good knowledge of English is a requirement.
To succeed in this role, you are a structured, committed, and unpretentious leader who is confident in your personality and who likes to coach and develop others. You have good problem-solving skills and a large dose of patience. The position involves many contact surfaces; therefore, it is important that you have the ability to create good relationships both internally and externally, as well as being accustomed to communicating at all levels, both externally and internally. You will play a key role in Vidinge's continued success. Vidinge is facing one of its most interesting stages ever. We have very recently broken ground and begun an expansion of our factory area. The factory will become three times its current size, and with that, a new warehouse. The Warehouse Manager has the operational responsibility for internal logistics, with responsibility for approximately 20 employees. You are also responsible for resource planning, work distribution, work environment, and safety in the warehouse, as well as ensuring that the operation is always further developed to contribute to the company's competitiveness. As manager for internal logistics, you report to the Production Manager. Tasks
- Lead the daily operations at the warehouse so that set goals and KPIs are achieved
- Coach and develop leaders as well as staff
- Establish, follow up, and report on budget outcomes
- Ensure personnel needs and competence within the warehouse
- Ensure that the warehouse has the right equipment and tools
- Ensure that internal processes and policies are followed
- Stay updated on developments within relevant areas for the role
- Continuously develop and implement processes as well as methods for the warehouse as part of the entire product flow chain
- Establish, follow up, and improve KPIs for warehouse management and internal transport
- Work with issues such as employer responsibility for the warehouse operations
- Identify and manage risks within warehouse management (systematic work environment management, incident reporting, etc.)
Vidinge Grönt AB is one of Skåne's fastest-growing companies. In a short time, the company has acquired a dominant position as a supplier of pre-packed salads and vegetables on the Nordic market. Vidinge possesses the most modern washing and packing facility for salads in Sweden. Now, plans are being made for continued expansion and development, which will significantly increase production capacity and thus also the number of employees. The company currently has a turnover of approximately 600 MSEK and has around 300 employees. Vidinge Grönt is located in Norrvidinge, just north of Kävlinge, where the business also has its origins.