Warehouse Section Leader

New Appointments Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a team in warehouse operations in Rochester, England. The successful candidate will supervise daily operations and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include staff training, workload planning, and optimizing processes for efficiency and accuracy. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards in a diverse and inclusive setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Warehouse Operatives across the warehouse and yard.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Plan, prioritise, and allocate daily workloads.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Coordinate with Transport and Logistics managers for planning.
• Oversee the Goods In process for accuracy and availability.
• Ensure timely booking in of goods and accurate storage.
• Maintain a clear receiving area and manage busy periods.
• Ensure accurate picking and delivery of parts to production.
• Optimize warehouse space and introduce visual management.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse functions.
• Improve picking accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.
• Support perpetual inventory counting.
• Monitor KPIs and address performance issues.
• Assist with operational projects as required.

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Rochester

Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team in delivering safe, efficient, and accurate performance. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining high standards, improving processes, and ensuring stock and dispatch accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Warehouse Operatives across the warehouse, yard, and external storage areas
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Plan, prioritise, and allocate daily workloads
• Train, mentor, and develop team members
• Coordinate with Transport and Logistics managers to plan labour and daily activities
• Oversee the Goods In process to maintain accuracy and product availability
• Ensure timely booking in of goods and correct identification, inspection, and storage
• Maintain a clear, organised receiving area and redirect labour during busy periods
• Ensure accurate picking and delivery of parts to production areas
• Optimise warehouse and yard space, introducing visual management where needed
• Drive continuous improvement across all warehouse functions
• Improve picking/packing accuracy and minimise stock discrepancies
• Support perpetual inventory counting and help eliminate root cause stock issues
• Monitor KPIs, address performance issues, and implement corrective actions
• Assist the Logistics Manager with operational projects as required

About the role

This role would suit a motivated supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to delivering high standards across warehouse operations.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.