Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor

Resource Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company is seeking a Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations in Upton, Poole. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory skills, experience in warehouse management, and knowledge of shipping documentation. Responsibilities include managing inventory, leading a team, and ensuring efficient operations. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £35,000, with additional benefits like enhanced pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Enhanced pension up to 8%

Company sick pay

Health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance x 5 salary

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stores/warehousing with knowledge of goods in/out processes.
• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Knowledge of shipping or export paperwork, processes, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and export procedures, coordinating deliveries.
• Assign daily tasks to the warehouse team to ensure efficiency.
• Manage goods in, ensuring stock is stored and supplied on time.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Warehouse operations knowledge

Computer skills

Knowledge of goods in/out processes

Team management experience

Job description

Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor

Job Location: Upton, Poole, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on level of experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 7.30am - 4.00pm & Friday 7.30am - 1pm

Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Enhanced pension up to 8%
• Company sick pay
• Health support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance x 5 salary
• Private medical insurance

A specialist engineering company is seeking a Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of warehouse operations and supporting production efficiency.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take direct responsibility for supervising warehouse operations and leading a team of 3. You will ensure that goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately, while supporting production with timely supply of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and export procedures, from coordinating deliveries to managing export documentation
• Assign daily tasks to the warehouse team to ensure efficient handling of stock and customer orders
• Manage goods in, ensuring stock is stored correctly and supplied to the shop floor on time
• Update and maintain stock levels using an MRP system
• Prepare bills, invoices, and dispatch documentation
• Supervise goods outwards, ensuring items are packed correctly for shipment
• Ensure export documentation is completed accurately
• Conduct stock checks and support regular stock takes

The ideal candidate will bring strong supervisory skills and a solid background in warehouse operations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in stores/warehousing with knowledge of goods in/out processes
• Experience supervising or managing a team
• Knowledge of supply parts and materials to a manufacturing or production department
• Knowledge of shipping or export paperwork, processes, and documentation
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with MRP systems

Desirable

• Forklift licence (bendi, aisle master, flexi)

For more information on this position, company or to apply for this role, please either contact our recruitment team on 01202 686000 or send your CV to: [e-mail]

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so if you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

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