Warehouse Shift Supervisor: Drive Efficiency & Safety

Oak Furnitureland

Swindon

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Oak Furnitureland is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee the Swindon Clearance Warehouse in Europa Industrial Park. The role is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a focus on safe, efficient operations and KPI achievement.

You will lead the team, delegate tasks, monitor performance, and drive improvements while maintaining health and safety compliance. Experience in warehouse environments, people management, and knowledge of WMS systems are essential for delivering

Qualifications

Experience managing or working in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Good people management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
IT literate with knowledge of WMS systems.
Ability to report on operational performance information.
Focused on delivering excellent service to all customers.
Able to cope with change and manage own workload and priorities.
Able to deliver results and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of relevant H&S, HR legislation and good practice.

Responsibilities

Supervise operational aspects of a shift so that they are carried out safely, cost‑effectively, efficiently and with high emphasis upon customer service.
Supervise a specific area/shift of the warehouse operation on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring all work and administration is completed to agreed deadlines.
Ensure all processes are followed to achieve stock accuracy and operational efficiency.
Respond promptly to all queries/requests for the warehouse operation and ensure that actions are followed through.
Complete daily administration tasks to the required standard and timelines.
Promote a safety‑first culture within the area of responsibility and undertake regular checks and audits.
Follow all health and safety processes.
Ensure standards of cleanliness are meeting the necessary requirements and in line with health and safety.
To guide and train the operational team through the company operational SOPs.
Frequently carry out spot checks on operational activities and targets.
Monitor and record checks of mechanical handling equipment, in line with the organisation's procedures.
Carry out regular briefings with your team and ensure any feedback they give is shared with the Inventory and Clearance Manager on the relevant shift or the relevant departmental contact.
Organise for all members of the shift warehouse team to receive appropriate training and development to ensure they can deliver in their role.
In conjunction with the Inventory and Clearance Manager ensure there is sufficient, skilled resource and equipment in place to always meet the needs of the business.
Pro‑actively identify any areas of non‑conformance or opportunities for improvement within your area of responsibility and plan and complete actions to achieve these improvements.
Support any tasks and projects as required to ensure the good running of the warehouse.
Ensure that all returns are processed in a timely manner.
To assist and support the supervision of the recycling department.
To lead and support the team in the absence of the Inventory and Clearance Manager
Support fellow team members with all day‑to‑day tasks as necessary and assist other team members as required.
To action any other elements to fulfil the operational needs of the business.
Assist both internal and external audits
Liaise with 3rd party jobbers and internal stakeholders regarding stock movements