Internal Goods Receiving Supervisor

JJ Food Service Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JJ Food Service Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Goods Receiving Supervisor to lead the safe receipt and storage of goods in the warehouse. You will supervise staff, ensure deliveries match paperwork, maintain accurate records with the Stock Control Team, monitor temperatures for chill/freezer, and enforce Health & Safety guidelines across the site.

The role requires a bachelor degree in a business-related subject (preferable) and relevant warehouse supervisory experience; forklift familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business-related subject preferred.
• Relevant work experience will be considered.
• Forklift licence is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and control the safe receipt and storage of goods in the warehouse under supervision.
• Verify incoming goods against delivery notes and resolve discrepancies or damages.
• Communicate receipts with Goods Receiving Administrator/Stock Control for records.
• Maintain correct quantities, temperatures, packaging integrity, and housekeeping.
• Monitor security of stock and ensure safe working conditions.
• Lead recruitment, performance reviews, and attendance for the team.
• Assist with training and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Forklift licence

Education

Bachelor degree in a business related subject

Relevant work experience will be considered

Job description

Group

Branch

Nottingham

Job Type

Full Time

Position

Goods Receiving Supervisor

Report to

• Branch Manager
• Deputy Branch Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Goods Receiving Manager

Reported From

• Goods Receiving Team Leader
• Trainee Goods Receiving Team Leader
• Senior Goods Receiving Team Leader
• Trainee Goods Receiving Team Leader

Primary Responsibility

Plan, organise and control the safe receipt and storage of goods in the warehouse through effective supervision of personnel.

• Ensure goods received are checked against delivery note prior to unloading and checking with any discrepancies /damages being noted and investigated for further action.
• Communicate incoming goods with Goods Receiving Administrator/Stock Control Team for maintenance of accurate records.
• Ensure that incoming goods (from suppliers, customers and JJ Drivers) are received at the agreed quantities, right temperature and intact packaging, free from damages, pest infestation and dirt.
• Ensure that freezer and chiller are running at the right temperature
• Tour the warehouse regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues
• Responsible for security of the stock and warehouse environment
• Ensure that there is effective communication amongst teams
• Attend and provide feedback in management meetings
• Identify strategies to implement cost reduction measures in activities of warehouse
• Cover for other supervisory roles within the Warehouse where necessary
• Deal with recruitment such as interviewing potential staff, selecting and offering jobs
• Monitor staff performance and conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and probationary meetings
• Manage employee relationship issues
• Set employee attendance and payments to JJC accurately and on time
• Encourage and support employees to participate in the training
• Observe the results and provide feedback to contribute to the evaluation process
• Resolve health and safety, legal and security issues
• Ensure workplace and work equipment are safe for workers, visitors and contractors.
• Ensure that employees are trained on how to do their job and adhere to Health & Safety guidelines
• Ensure that accidents are investigated and corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure good housekeeping, and company properties are in good order. (Forklift trucks, racking, vehicles, freezer, computers, etc.)
• Report any damage of the company property to the relevant department
• Liaise with H&S/QA department on health and safety, food safety issues
• Provide feedback to enhance product performance and service delivery
• Seek to improve relations with regard to the provision of efficient communications to facilitate product development and issue management
• To ensure that the company internal/external customer care & equal opportunity policies are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for Health & Safety
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business requirements
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the department and JJ Food Service goals.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Education

Bachelor degree in a business related subject is preferable

Relevant work experience will be considered

Physical Requirements

Lifting: The job will involve manual handling (lifting or moving products or equipment). You will be provided with training to undertake manual handling safely, using the equipment provided where necessary.

Physical requirements: pushing, pulling the trolley to carry the above items occasionally.

Equipment: Pump trucks, forklifts, reach truck. You will be trained to use appropriate equipment depending on the load you are required to lift.

Skills

• Ability to query and analyse data
• Thorough product knowledge
• Strong team building capacity
• Excellent communication and 'people skills'
• Actively listen to others to understand their perspective and ensure continuous understanding regardless of communication channel or audience.
• Forklift licence is preferable

It is an express condition of employment that you are prepared, whenever necessary, to transfer to alternative groups or duties within our business. During holiday periods, etc. it may be necessary for you to take over some duties normally performed by colleagues. This flexibility is essential as the type and volume of work is always subject to change, and it allows us to operate efficiently and gain maximum potential.