Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Adecco; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is looking for a Warehouse Shift Supervisor in Chesterfield to lead a busy warehouse team and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring accurate picking, despatch, and service to customers.

The role requires proven supervisory experience, a proactive mindset, and a focus on safety and efficiency to improve warehouse performance and customer satisfaction. Permanent role with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and operational improvement.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to ensure efficient picking and despatch, with accurate orders.
• Maximise warehouse space, productivity, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, including pick rates and accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse teams to high performance.
• Manage performance, attendance and training of team members.
• Allocate resources to meet customer demands.
• Maintain safety-focused culture and compliance with procedures.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Warehouse supervisory

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Job Advertisement: Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Salary: £36,000

Location: Chesterfield

Working Hours: 38.5 hrs per week - Rotational shifts - 06:00am - 14:00pm/14:00pm - 22:00pm - plus one in every four Saturdays

Our client, a prominent player in the distribution industry, is seeking a dynamic Warehouse Shift Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven warehouse supervisory experience to oversee day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring the safe and efficient storage, picking, and despatch of products and the optimisation of warehouse operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading distribution organisation with a vibrant, supportive work environment, where you will have real opportunities for personal and professional development!

Role Overview:

As the Warehouse Shift Supervisor, you will report directly to the Warehouse Manager and play a pivotal role in leading a dedicated team of warehouse operatives and administrative staff. Your focus will be on delivering excellent customer service through effective management of warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations:

• Manage daily operations to ensure efficient picking and despatch, ensuring customer orders are picked accurately and dispatched on time.
• Maximise warehouse space, productivity, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, including pick rates and accuracy, ensuring products are dispatched safely and securely.
• Lead, coach, and develop the warehouse teams to achieve optimal performance.
• Manage performance, attendance, and training of team members.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet customer demands.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-focused culture within the team.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Minimise stock damage, losses, and waste.
• Report and investigate stock discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Support the Warehouse Manager in safety inspections and investigations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance warehouse efficiency.
• Support Goods In, Transport, and Returns as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and operational improvement.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to warehouse operations.

Our client is eager to welcome a passionate Warehouse Shift Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding service as soon as possible!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.