Job Description
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment
Working hours: 4 on 4 off days
Key Duties of a Warehouse Supervisor:
1. To ensure compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures through safe systems of work and practices, good housekeeping and the provision of information and training to the warehouse team to ensure total safety awareness
2. To ensure compliance with the Company’s HR policies and procedures- support absence, performance and disciplinary processes
3. To assist the Senior Managers in the day to day running of the operation
4. To assist the Senior Managers in co-ordinating any issues within the warehouse
5. Scheduling and supervising the activities and the functions of the warehouse staff
6. Ensuring the proper and timely completion of all warehouse activities.
7. To keep and maintain records of team performance against plans and to advise the Line Manager of factors that may disrupt operations which cannot be resolved by the team
8. To assist in the organisation of training and development for warehouse staff, including on-the-job coaching, and to evaluate training effectiveness in terms of improved individual and team performance and the maximum flexibility of team members
9. To review with the Line Manager and individual members’ opportunities for improving work methods and practices on a continuous basis
10. To offer regular feedback, formal and informal, on team and individual performance, including behavioural issues and highlighting good performance and areas for further development
11. To assist the Line Manager in controlling levels of planned and unplanned absence and take appropriate action to ensure cover, as necessary, and manage reductions of unacceptable levels
12. To participate as an active member of the management team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus and team working
Qualifications
13. Previous experience in Supervising or Team Leading is required
14. Flexibility within the role to be able to cover a variety of areas within the warehouse
15. Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
16. Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative
17. PC Literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
18. Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of on-site systems. (WMS training will be given)
19. Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress
20. Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns
21. Ability to efficiently lead a team, delegate, supervise functions and keep staff motivated
22. Should have good oral and written communication skills
23. Excellent time management skills and problem-solving skills
24. Strong interpersonal, conciliation skills and the capacity to network with suppliers and customers
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Warrens a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
25. Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
26. Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
27. Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
28. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
29. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
30. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
31. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!