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
* Previous supervisory / team leading experience gained within a warehouse / distribution environment (desirable).
* At least 3 years' experience of working within a warehouse/distribution environment (essential).
* 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: £27,107.00-£28,107.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Warehouse: 3 years (required)
* Supervising: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* RTITB forklift truck licence (reach & counterbalanced) (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person