Nights Warehouse Supervisor

Inpost; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost is seeking a Nights Warehouse Supervisor in Gateshead to oversee the night-time operations of our depot. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure productivity targets are met, and safeguard quality and safety standards across all warehouse activities.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will implement inductions, run training, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely deliveries and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fast-paced Warehouse/Distribution/Logistics environments.
• Experience supervising and motivating teams to meet targets and deadlines.
• Forklift licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the night shift to meet productivity targets and customer deadlines.
• Assist planning of staffing and annual leave to ensure full coverage.
• Oversee labelling, sortation, and warehouse processes to maintain quality standards.
• Induct new staff and provide ongoing training for staff and contractors.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Uphold company policies and safety training across the team.
• Communicate clearly with teams and manage high-pressure conversations effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team motivation

Calm under pressure

Forklift licence

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Warehouse/Logistics systems

Job description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we're looking for a Nights Warehouse Supervisor to join our Gateshead team! We're leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation's biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you're handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency. As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities., As we continue to grow rapidly, we're seeking a driven and dynamic Nights Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and help propel our success even further. In this key role, reporting to the Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your warehouse/logistics and operational team management experience will help us meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and drive operational efficiency. If you're passionate about motivating teams and delivering results, we want to hear from you!,

• Lead with Passion: Manage and motivate your team to ensure productivity targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved.
• Forecast and Plan: Assist in the planning and forecasting of staff requirements, including rota management and annual leave planning to ensure we're always fully staffed and ready to go.
• Optimize Operations: Ensure all labelling, sortation, and warehouse team productivity targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards at all times.
• Create a Winning Team Culture: Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction, and provide continuous training to both staff and contractors, enabling them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration, ensuring smooth operations throughout the business.
• Maintaining a Top-Tier Warehouse Environment: Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organized, and fully compliant with safety standards to create an efficient and professional environment.
• Upholding Company Standards: Consistently follow company policies.
• Prioritising Safety: Ensure a safe working environment for everyone by maintaining safe working practices at all times, upholding compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures, and ensuring all team members have completed the necessary Health & Safety training.
  Hands-on experience working in a fast-paced Warehouse, Distribution or Logistics environment, and understanding of operational challenges is desired.
• A valid Forklift Licence is required.
• Experience in a supervisory role, successfully motivating and managing teams to achieve performance targets.
• Effective communication skills to give clear direction to your team under pressure, manage difficult conversations and work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• A calm and focused approach to prioritizing daily tasks, thriving under pressure while maintaining high-standards of performance.
• Problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision-making, enabling quick and effective resolution of operational issues.
• Proficient computer skills, confident using Outlook, Word, Excel, adaptable to learn to use new digital tools, experience using warehouse and logistics management systems desirable.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  At InPost we hire awesome people who aren't afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm!