In this week of the Annual Conference of the UK Warehouse Association - some thoughts on developing the skills of the Warehouse Manager.

1. 5 Tips for Becoming a Better
Warehouse Manager

2. The role of a warehouse manager encompasses a varied set of skills and challenges. Every
day the warehouse manager role requires organisation, efficiency, leadership and
commitment, with safety and productivity as the ultimate goals.
If you are looking to improve your skills as a warehouse manager, the UKWA Warehouse
Manager CPC could be a suitable course for you to study. For more information, contact
LLA on 07717 758352 or email enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com
1: Invest in the Right Training
Not all training will improve the skills of your staff and
increase productivity. To ensure the training you choose
does help to improve the quality of work, you must pick
carefully. Make sure you know what aspects you need to
improve (for example, productivity, stock taking, storing).
The training must meet the demands of a warehouse and
specifically address the common issues found onsite. If
investment is made into the wrong training, you may not
see any improvement in the business or the workforce.
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3. 2: Do not forget about your
Own Training and Development
Your team can only be as strong as its leader. The leader
should act with the best interests of the business and staff in
mind, and seek self-improvement too. Continued
development is a crucial part of business growth and you
must focus on yourself as well as your staff training scheme.
With a busy schedule and lots to plan for others, it is easy to
forget about yourself. You should ensure that you provide
access for your own ongoing development.
The role of a warehouse manager encompasses a varied set of skills and challenges. Every
day the warehouse manager role requires organisation, efficiency, leadership and
commitment, with safety and productivity as the ultimate goals.
If you are looking to improve your skills as a warehouse manager, the UKWA Warehouse
Manager CPC could be a suitable course for you to study. For more information, contact
LLA on 07717 758352 or email enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com
www.logisticslearningalliance.com/warehouse-courses
/ukwa-warehouse-manager-cpc

4. 3: Recognise Achievements
It is important to understand that those working in your
logistics department are responsible for keeping your
company moving forwards. You should ensure that you give
them the praise and recognition they deserve. Once you
have provided the training, you should highlight the
improvements they have made to themselves and the
business. The interaction between training and reward gives
staff a boost which leads to higher morale, productivity and
improved staff retention. Try nominating people for awards
where appropriate.
The role of a warehouse manager encompasses a varied set of skills and challenges. Every
day the warehouse manager role requires organisation, efficiency, leadership and
commitment, with safety and productivity as the ultimate goals.
If you are looking to improve your skills as a warehouse manager, the UKWA Warehouse
Manager CPC could be a suitable course for you to study. For more information, contact
LLA on 07717 758352 or email enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com
www.logisticslearningalliance.com/warehouse-courses
/ukwa-warehouse-manager-cpc

5. 4: Provide Feedback
Feedback works best when it is delivered quickly. If
your staff are making mistakes, or could easily
improve in certain areas, it is in your interests to tell
them. Telling them straight away makes them aware
of the problem, giving them more time to address
the issue. Don’t just wait until your staff
performance review to give feedback! Performance
reviews should not be full of surprises!
The role of a warehouse manager encompasses a varied set of skills and challenges. Every
day the warehouse manager role requires organisation, efficiency, leadership and
commitment, with safety and productivity as the ultimate goals.
If you are looking to improve your skills as a warehouse manager, the UKWA Warehouse
Manager CPC could be a suitable course for you to study. For more information, contact
LLA on 07717 758352 or email enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com
www.logisticslearningalliance.com/warehouse-courses
/ukwa-warehouse-manager-cpc

6. 5: Be Professional
Ensuring that you maintain a good, professional
relationship with your staff is one of the most
important aspects of management. It is important to
be firm but fair and always lead by example.
Remember to treat your staff as you would want to
be treated! Getting the right balance is hard, but the
rewards make it well worth thinking about!
The role of a warehouse manager encompasses a varied set of skills and challenges. Every
day the warehouse manager role requires organisation, efficiency, leadership and
commitment, with safety and productivity as the ultimate goals.
If you are looking to improve your skills as a warehouse manager, the UKWA Warehouse
Manager CPC could be a suitable course for you to study. For more information, contact
LLA on 07717 758352 or email enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com
www.logisticslearningalliance.com/warehouse-courses
/ukwa-warehouse-manager-cpc