Job Description
Warehouse Supervisor (Permanent)
Position: Warehouse SupervisorType: PermanentExperience Required: Minimum 5 yearsLocation: TILBURY, ESSEXSalary: £37,000Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager
Overview Warehouse Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations within our fast paced fulfilment warehouse. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience within logistics and warehouse environments, with strong knowledge of Health & Safety, transportation, inventory management, and end-to-end fulfilment operations.
This is a hands-on role requiring excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills, ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance at all times.
Key Responsibilities - Warehouse Supervisor
Warehouse & Fulfilment Operations
* Oversee daily warehouse activities, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
* Daily meeting with warehouse team to communicate workload, assign tasks and communicate any business updates.
* Monitor workflow to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and within required timeframes.
* Maintain high standards of stock accuracy through regular stock checks and cycle counting.
* Ensure all warehouse equipment (PPTs, forklifts, scanners) is used safely and maintained correctly.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Logistics & Transportation
* Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries, ensuring timely and cost effective transportation.
* Liaise with transport partners, drivers, and courier services to resolve delivery issues.
* Monitor transport schedules to maintain optimal delivery performance.
Health & Safety Compliance
* Ensure strict compliance with H&S regulations, company policies, and warehouse safety standards.
* Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident reporting.
* Train team members on safe working procedures and manual handling.
Team Leadership
* Supervise and support warehouse operatives, leading by example on productivity and accuracy.
* Plan labour allocation to meet operational needs during peak and off-peak periods.
* Provide coaching, performance management, and team development.
* Foster a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory role.
* Strong working knowledge of fulfilment warehouse operations.
* Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation in warehouse environments.
* Experience managing logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong IT literacy (WMS, MS Office, scanners, inventory systems).
Desirable
* Experience working in a high-volume ecommerce or 3PL environment.
* Knowledge of lean processes or continuous improvement practices.
For more details regarding this role, PLEASE firstly register online with HRGO.co.uk and call the HRGO East London & Essex office ,