Afternoon Warehouse Supervisor | KPI-Driven Team Leader

Morson Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for the Afternoon Shift in Kettering on a contract basis. You will lead a team to manage material deliveries and receipts, ensuring customer service objectives and alignment with SLAs and KPIs.

This role requires previous warehouse supervision experience and strong people management skills. The position involves supervising operations, safety compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising warehouse operations in a similar role.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Financial and budgetary awareness.
• Experience in managing and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with a valid FLT licence.
• Relevant warehouse or people management qualifications are advantageous.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to support and collaborate with teams to overcome challenges and add value.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and coach staff.
• Health and Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH) or working towards one is desirable.
• Experience with SAP or similar Warehouse Management Systems is advantageous.
• Experience working within a cross-cultural environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proficient team of warehouse operatives to meet operational demands, customer expectations, and achieve digital KPI targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to depots and both UK and overseas repairers in line with production schedules.
• Oversee the training and development of new warehouse operatives within your area of responsibility, providing ongoing support as required.
• Maintain all vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.
• Promote strict adherence to operational standards and policies, particularly Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Manage workflows, processes, and equipment to consistently meet or exceed performance targets.
• Support the design and fit-out of a new purpose-built warehouse tailored to operational needs.
• Ensure all staff understand and comply with operational changes through regular briefings.
• Assist with transport planning and stock transfers, ensuring inventory accuracy in accordance with the warehouse management plan.
• Coordinate the deployment of personnel, processes, materials, and equipment to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate inventories within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure all stock movements and transactions are precisely recorded.
• Organise and participate in regular stock takes.

Skills

People management

Task prioritisation

Budget awareness

FLT licence

MHE experience

IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable)

SAP or WMS experience

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Warehouse/People management qualifications

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for the Afternoon Shift in Kettering on a contract basis. You will lead a team to manage material deliveries and receipts, ensuring customer service objectives and alignment with SLAs and KPIs.

This role requires previous warehouse supervision experience and strong people management skills. The position involves supervising operations, safety compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.