Overview
Warehouse/ Stores Supervisor – Lancing
Salary: £30-38K
Experienced Warehouse/ Stores Supervisor required to work for a specialist manufacturing business in Lancing. We are looking for someone with proven management skills combined with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn new skills. Reliability, punctuality and the ability to provide leadership and motivation to your team are essential. You will be responsible for multiple areas of the stores/warehouse including Goods In, Despatch, Kitting, Quality Control and general warehouse management.
This is a hands-on role where day-to-day you will work with the shop floor team supporting all activity, but you will also manage the supervisory/managerial aspects of the role.
Key responsibilities
* Warehouse Management: Conduct routine stock checks (e.g., components, packaging items); maintain and organise all warehouse tools and equipment; conduct forklift and stacker inspections/maintenance (daily safety checks, topping up batteries, etc.); conduct hand pallet truck inspections/maintenance (daily safety checks, charging, etc.); oversee waste management (arranging scrap metal/timber collections, etc.); apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement in all areas of production.
* Goods In / Out: Check and sign for deliveries; unload delivery vehicles (forklift licence required); manage goods out procedures; pack boxes and wrap/strap pallets; load delivery vehicles and containers (forklift licence required).
* Quality & Kitting Responsibilities: Manage QC procedures and processes and report issues and rejects; manage picking/kitting procedures.
Qualifications and requirements
* Proven experience as a Warehouse/Stores Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a warehouse environment.
* Strong management and motivational skills with a positive, proactive attitude.
* Reliability, punctuality and willingness to learn new skills.
* Ability to work hands-on on the shop floor while also handling supervisory duties.
* Ability to work with lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.
* Forklift licence (where applicable) and comfort with warehouse equipment and safety procedures.
Application and equal opportunity
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position, please submit your CV or contact the recruitment team. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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