Warehouse/Logistics Operations Supervisor

Proactive Global; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Warehouse/Logistics Operations Supervisor to manage the night shift at the Colnbrook site near Heathrow. You will oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring shipments are processed safely, accurately and on time, while leading and supporting teams and driving performance improvements.

The role requires a proactive leader with strong communication, organisational skills and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficient PC and email skills.
• High attention to detail and customer focus.
• Flexible with working hours and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise night-shift warehouse and logistics activities.
• Lead, motivate and manage warehouse teams.
• Allocate labour and monitor productivity, quality and workflow.
• Ensure customer shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Conduct shift briefings, handovers and performance monitoring.
• Maintain health & safety, security and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with customs, GDPR and Dangerous Goods where applicable.
• Investigate operational issues and customer queries.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Tools

WMS experience

Job description

Warehouse/Logistics Operations Supervisor

Colnbrook
£35,000/ Annum
Monday-Friday (9PM - 6AM)

Warehouse/Logistics Operations Supervisor required to work night shift for a leading organisation based on the outskirts of Heathrow. In this role you will oversee the day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring shipments are processed safely, accurately and within agreed service levels. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will lead and support operational teams, manage workflow and performance, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise night-shift warehouse and operational activities.
• Lead, motivate and manage warehouse teams.
• Allocate labour and monitor productivity, quality and workflow.
• Ensure customer shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Conduct shift briefings, handovers and performance monitoring.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, security and housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with customs, GDPR and Dangerous Goods procedures where applicable.
• Investigate operational issues, incidents and customer queries.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience at Team Leader/Supervisor level.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good PC and email skills.
• Strong attention to detail and customer focus.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements.

Desirable

• Logistics/WMS experience.
• Forklift licence.
• Dangerous Goods or security awareness.
• First Aid qualification.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.