Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Loom Talent; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the 3PL sector is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to drive operational excellence in Bury-St-Edmunds. This role focuses on leading a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency, and optimizing warehouse processes. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in logistics and supply chain management. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Annual leave / Holiday entitlements

Pension contributions

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a Warehouse leadership role is essential.
• Exceptional people management and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of leaders to enhance performance and well-being.
• Oversee UK warehouse operations, including inventory and order fulfilment.

Skills

People Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Logistics Distribution

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

ERP Systems

Job description

Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively appointed by a rapidly growing, well-known, 3PL in Bury-St-Edmunds.

Our client operates in the 3PL space for multiple sectors, and they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of service, safety, and overall operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role operates on a Monday to Friday, PM Shift basis of 14:00 - 22:00 with occasional flexibility required to suit business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of 3 x Team leaders to reach their full potential. Your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the warehouse and distribution arm of the business.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
• Supply Chain Excellence: Oversee all aspects of UK warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfilment and quality control.
• WMS Expertise: Utilise your experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency. Familiarity with WMS & ERP implementations is a definite plus.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve productivity while ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

Key Candidate Requirements:

• Have a Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Have a minimum of 2+ years' experience at a Warehouse Team Leader / FLM / Section Leader, Supervisor or Shift Manager level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 15+ employees through managerial reports - Essential.
• Knowledge of IT / WMS & ERP systems - Advantageous.
• Exceptional people management skills - Essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to Bury-St-Edmunds - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package:

• Salary - 30,000 to 32,000
• Annual leave / Holiday entitlements.
• Pension contributions
• Plus, additional company benefits