Warehouse Operations Lead: Team, Safety & KPIs

Nippon Express Europe GmbH; Hemington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to international markets

Global top 10 Forwarder

Job summary

Nippon Express Europe GmbH is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead operations at East Midlands Airport. You will guide day-to-day activities, build a motivated team, and ensure stock, safety, and quality standards are met across goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.

The role requires a forklift licence and hands-on leadership in a warehouse or logistics setting, with strong planning, problem solving and customer‑focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required and safe forklift operation.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics with supervising experience.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System and stock control systems.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads under pressure.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations across goods‑in to stock control.
• Build and develop a capable team through coaching and development.
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct cycle counts.
• Ensure accurate order fulfilment and on-time delivery.
• Promote safety and high housekeeping standards.
• Support audits and maintain ISO/industry standards.
• Analyse KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Operational know-how

Health and safety

WMS experience

Planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Customer focus

Tools

AS400

CargoWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nippon Express Europe GmbH is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead operations at East Midlands Airport. You will guide day-to-day activities, build a motivated team, and ensure stock, safety, and quality standards are met across goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.

The role requires a forklift licence and hands-on leadership in a warehouse or logistics setting, with strong planning, problem solving and customer‑focused mindset.