Warehouse Supervisor

Culina Group; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Aylesford. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring productivity and compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and diverse benefits, emphasizing employee development and a positive work culture.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4.5% retirement pension contribution

Life assurance of three times salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests and discounts on glasses

Employee recognition programs

Access to discounts at over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in various warehouse roles and managing people.
• Strong attention to detail and team player.
• Effective communicator with customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff and maintain productivity.
• Ensure training in picking procedures and health standards.
• Manage daily team issues and performance.

Skills

Warehouse systems knowledge

Health and Safety understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector, providing time-critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers, and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Our Aylesford site has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: £39,063 per annum.

Working hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 7am-7pm.

The purpose of a Warehouse Supervisor is to lead a team, ensuring good productivity, picking accuracy, and the overall performance of the warehouse to meet customer and company service levels.

Key Duties of a Warehouse Supervisor:

• Supervise warehouse staff to ensure strict maintenance of warehouse disciplines.
• Be responsible for achieving daily KPIs to meet targets and dispatch requirements.
• Ensure all operatives are trained in picking procedures and arrange retraining as necessary.
• Maintain company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, taking appropriate action when standards are not met.
• Enforce company Health & Safety rules and report issues according to procedures.
• Identify procedures or systems that could be improved to minimize errors and maximize staff productivity.
• Manage daily team issues, including holiday authorizations, cover arrangements, timekeeping, and absence monitoring, including completing daily timesheets.
• Address performance issues in liaison with Warehouse Managers and HR.

Qualifications

• Experience in various warehouse roles, including operating MHE and managing people.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse systems.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office at an intermediate level.
• Effective communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Fowler Welch a great place to work. We promote diversity and inclusion, employee development, and recognition of success.

Our learning and development programs are available to all employees, offering opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a positive team culture.

Our benefits include:

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement pension contribution of 4.5% from both employee and employer
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support 24/7
• Free eye tests and discount on glasses
• Recognition programs like Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards
• Access to discounts at over 50 retailers through our benefit platform

If you meet the role requirements and seek your next career step, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!