About the business
Drinks Packaging Ltd are a leading supplier of corrugated packaging to the food & drinks sector. At the start of 2025 we launched a new in-house production service from our warehouse in Leek, Staffs.
We're looking for an experienced Warehouse/Production Supervisor to join us as we continue to grow. This person will play a key role in ensuring the effective operation of the warehouse and liaise between the warehouse, production department and the office.
This role requires a highly organised, proactive, and hands-on individual who can oversee daily warehouse procedures, maintain quality standards and manage a team of staff.
Suitable candidates must have:
* Good communication skills with the ability to work closely with the Production Manager and Directors
* A keen eye for detail while producing quality work to a deadline
* Good organisational skills, being efficient and self-motivated
* Excellent work ethic
* An ability to maintain high standards
* A positive can-do attitude
Responsibilities:
* Implementing warehouse processes and procedures covering all areas
* Overseeing the efficient and safe unloading, receipt, put-away, replenishment, storage and stock-control of inbound goods
* Maintaining accurate stock levels
* Supervision of a growing team of warehouse and production operatives including setting daily work schedules for staff, prioritising workload and completing training
* Ensuring high standards in all areas of warehouse and production
* Promoting a healthy and safe workplace ensuring general safe working practices and making sure that the company's health and safety policy is adhered to
* Covering the duties of warehouse and production staff as needed. This will include pick, pack & ship and production duties (machine operation and gluing boxes). Training would be given for machine operation.
* Carrying out ad hoc duties as determined by the needs of the business
Experience:
* Supervisor experience of at least 2 years
* Microsoft Office applications
* Counterbalance/Reach forklift Licence
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Team working skills
* Experience with warehouse technology
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* warehouse superviser: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person