Warehouse Supervisor

Direct applications only. We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not working with any external agencies at this time.

• £30,000 to £31,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• 38.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 7.15am to 4.00pm / Fri 7.15am to 12.45pm)
• Sociable hours, no shift work

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee our warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient processes, managing a team, and maintaining high standards of safety and productivity within the warehouse environment. This role requires strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of warehouse management systems, logistics, and materials handling.

DUTIES

Despatch Operations

• Supervise all aspects of despatch and goods inwards operations.
• Coordinate daily tasks, ensuring that deadlines are met and all orders are despatched in line with the schedule.
• Ensure stock is available to all production activities as required to meet production schedules.
• Liaise and collaborate with other departments to coordinate order fulfilment and resolve any issues.
• Liaise with couriers, delivery drivers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Ensure the correct flow of paperwork for activities within the control of the Warehouse department.
• Follow and relay Company quality policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, systems, or methods to streamline despatch operations.

Supervision

• Supervise a team of Store Keepers, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with Company standards.
• Ensure all team members observe the correct working times and practices with respect to start / finish times and breaks.
• Ensure that procedures are followed with regard to time keeping and employee absences.
• Ensure information and/or team briefs are relayed to all team members as and when required.
• Provide training and ongoing support to new and existing team members.

Health & Safety

• Ensure that all despatch activities comply with Health and Safety regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to health and safety protocols and housekeeping requirements at all times.

EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• At least 3 years' previous supervisory / team leading experience gained within a warehouse / distribution environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience of working within a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Sound understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, order fulfilment and logistics.
• Strong ability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in the picking, packing and despatch of orders.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a warehouse or despatch environment.
• Basic computer literacy and experience of data inputting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with team members, other departments and third parties.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively and co-ordinate multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good work ethic, reliability and honest approach.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Warehouse: 3 years (required)
• Supervising: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• RTITB forklift truck licence (reach & counterbalanced) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person