Overview
: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Warehouse Supervisor on behalf of one of our clients.
To oversee and manage all day-to-day operations within the warehouse and yard, ensuring the smooth, efficient and safe handling of goods. The Warehouse Supervisor will ensure that all incoming and outgoing deliveries are correctly processed, stock levels are accurately maintained, efficient transport and logistics arrangements for materials and products are in place.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain high operational standards within the warehouse and yard areas.
2. Coordinate all goods in and goods out processes in a timely and accurate manner.
3. Supervise preparation of internal and external customer orders in collaboration with warehouse operatives.
4. Ensure efficient transport and logistics arrangements for materials and products.
5. Maintain robust stock control practices to ensure accuracy, traceability and availability.
6. Oversee the labelling and identification of all stock items with correct part numbers.
7. Ensure minimum and maximum stock thresholds are met through regular checks and timely replenishment.
8. Lead regular stock takes and perpetual inventory checks.
9. Monitor and enforce health & safety standards in line with legal and company requirements.
10. Report and follow up on any defects in warehouse equipment or facilities.
11. Support training, mentoring and development of junior staff where applicable.
12. Communicate updates, changes and requirements clearly to relevant staff and management.
13. Cooperate with any changes or updates to processes in line with business growth or direction.
14. This job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change in line with the evolving needs of the business. Flexibility is expected, and additional responsibilities may be assigned within your skills and capabilities. Any significant changes will be discussed and agreed upon with the post holder.
Skills and Qualifications:
15. Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role.
16. Strong organisational and time management skills.
17. Excellent attention to detail.
18. Proficient in stock control systems and warehouse software.
19. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
20. Commitment to health & safety and safe working practices.
Desirable:
21. Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain).
22. Experience in the cold storage or panel industry (preferred but not essential).
23. Experience in team leadership or mentoring.