Warehouse Supervisor

BERGAMINI1960 srl; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Barnsley. The role involves overseeing daily operations, optimizing warehouse processes, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be self-motivated, and possess WMS proficiency. The position offers benefits such as free onsite parking and refreshments, and operates Monday to Friday, with a salary range of £29k-£34k per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Refreshments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to think on your feet and resolve unexpected issues.
• High degree of autonomy and self-motivation required.
• Meticulous attention to detail in inventory management.
• Effective communication with departments and suppliers.
• Expertise in using WMS for tracking inventory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift licence or willingness to be trained.
• Full manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of the warehouse.
• Optimizing warehouse layout for maximum efficiency.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Managing inventory and preparing customer orders.
• Conducting Health and Safety inspections.
• Resolving warehouse-related issues independently.
• Collaborating with sales team for customer orders.
• Carrying out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

WMS proficiency

Forklift licence

Job description

Overview

Insight Employment are seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to work for a client of ours in Barnsley.

As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be directly responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping goods. You will be directly involved in all aspects of warehouse operation tasks such as despatching, receiving, inventory management and order fulfilment. As a Warehouse Supervisor with deep understanding of warehouse procedures, will strive to improve process and commit to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize warehouse layout and storage systems for maximum space utilization.
• Strive for service excellence, making the customer the primary focus, and ensure compliance with legal, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize storage utilization.
• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch, ensuring all required documentation is correct. Coordinate with carriers for timely and cost-effective shipments.
• Perform accurate and regular inventory cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain the integrity of stock records within the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Receive incoming shipments, verify goods against purchase orders for accuracy and quality, and process returns.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections in the warehouse. Operate and maintain all warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet trucks, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Independently handle and resolve any warehouse-related issues, such as shipping errors, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions.
• Work closely with Sales team to deliver customer orders to Supply chain hubs, hospitals and exhibitions. Support sales team with necessary equipment assembly and participate in training requirements.
• Carry out such other duties as may be required and as may be assigned by the Company from time to time.

Key Requirements

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities. As the sole on-site supervisor, you must efficiently prioritize and manage all operational tasks, from receiving to shipping, without direct supervision.
• Problem-solving and adaptability: The ability to think on your feet and resolve unexpected issues, such as delivery delays, equipment malfunctions, or inventory discrepancies, is crucial.
• High degree of autonomy and self-motivation: This role requires a hands-on, proactive individual who can maintain productivity in an unsupervised environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail: Maintaining a high level of accuracy in inventory management, record-keeping, and order fulfilment is paramount to prevent errors and financial losses.
• Effective communication: Although working alone, you will need to clearly and concisely communicate with other departments, suppliers, and transport companies to ensure smooth operations.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) proficiency: Expertise in using WMS and other software for tracking inventory, processing orders, and reporting is a core technical requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional listening skills.
• Forklift licence/experience desirable, if not, must be willing to be trained.
• Full manual driving licence, preferably clean, as periodic journeys will be required between warehouses.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Refreshments
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Shift

Mon - Fri

Salary

29 34k per annum per depending on experience.

Note: This description reflects the current duties and requirements of the role and is subject to change as needed.