Warehouse Supervisor

Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities

You will be required to work within a small team and operate on a continental shift pattern (which includes working both 12 hour a day, 6am-6pm and nights 6pm-6am). Reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Taking responsibility for the shift and managing the warehouse operation whilst being an active hands-on member of the team
• Operating handling equipment, reach, counter balance and narrow aisle order picker fork lift trucks (license required)
• To manage and lead the warehouse team and organise and delegate work in an effective and efficient manner
• Point of contact out of hours for other manufacturing sites
• Motivate your team to achieve the highest levels of productivity
• To monitor time and attendance of the team and report on anomalies
• Provide advice and guidance on issues to members of the warehouse team
• To identify skills gaps and train employees on best practice techniques
• To lead by example and be proactive and encourage others in the pursuit of continuous improvement projects and performance excellence
• To complete all necessary administrative tasks (hard and soft) for the warehouse operation
• The ability to ensure that housekeeping standards are being maintained and ensure a high standard of Health & Safety across the warehouse
• To organise and take responsibility for operators on shift to ensure tasks are completed effectively on a daily basis
• Complete daily communications and handover meetings with other Supervisors
• Assist the management team in any projects or tasks as requested

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Previous experience of leading a team*
• 2 years experience in warehouse and distribution environment*
• Hold a fork-lift truck licence, or prepared to be trained.
• Methodical with the ability to prioritise workload
• Clear and concise communicator
• Ability to remain calm under pressure