Warehouse Shift Supervisor (Braintree)

YunExpress; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YunExpress is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor in Braintree to lead daily warehouse operations while also engaging in practical duties. The role blends supervisory responsibilities with active warehouse tasks, including lifting, loading, and forklift operation.

You will oversee inventory, train staff, monitor KPIs, ensure safety and customs compliance, and coordinate with couriers to guarantee timely deliveries. A strong logistics background and people leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management or team leadership within logistics/distribution.
• Hands-on warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and maintain efficient warehouse management systems.
• Manage inventory control and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff, fostering a productive team environment.
• Perform warehouse tasks when required, including lifting up to 25kg and forklift operation.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery to couriers (DPD, Royal Mail, etc.).
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements.
• Audit warehouse processes for safety and customs compliance.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimise supply chain performance.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead and support our warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong logistics and supply chain background, while also being willing and able to take part in day-to-day warehouse tasks when needed. This role combines supervisory responsibility with practical warehouse work, including lifting, loading, and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and maintain effective warehouse management systems to improve efficiency.
• Manage inventory control and ensure accurate stock levels are maintained.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff, fostering a productive and motivated team environment.
• Actively support the team by performing warehouse tasks when required (e.g., lifting up to 25kg, operating forklifts, loading/unloading).
• Coordinate logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of goods to couriers (DPD, Royal Mail, etc.).
• Monitor KPI and implement improvements.
• Conduct regular audits of warehouse processes to ensure compliance with safety and customs regulations.
• Maintain and operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, ensuring they are in safe working condition.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimise overall supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management or team leadership within logistics/distribution.
• Hands-on warehouse experience with the … (error)

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate: Braintree CM77