Warehouse Supervisor

Somerville Shopfitting Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville Shopfitting Ltd in Belfast seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead a small team, drive productivity and uphold safety standards across projects. You will coordinate daily work, oversee kit preparation, and ensure smooth material flow from goods-in to dispatch.

Responsibilities include implementing lean methods to reduce waste, maintaining inventory accuracy, and collaborating with the Project Manager, Logistics, and Procurement to meet client requirements on time and within quality

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team in a warehouse, factory or site environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety policies and practices.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate stock records and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and motivate the team to hit productivity and quality targets.
• Oversee kit preparation, stock takes and stock control processes.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Logistics to plan workflows and meet client requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Stock control

Communication skills

Lean / continuous improvement

Project coordination

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The individual will be responsible for supervising a team of operatives and supporting client projects.

The role includes improving operational efficiency, maintaining health and safety standards, and driving sustainable practices across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the operations team to meet productivity and quality targets.

Client Project Support

• Oversee the preparation and assembly of kits.
• Carry out accurate stock takes and maintain inventory control systems.
• Reporting any faulty/damaged equipment.
• Ensure all client requirements are met with precision and consistency.

Sustainability & Efficiency

• Identify and implement lean working methods to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and support the company's environmental goals.

Health & Safety Supervision

• Health & Safety Supervision: Enforce company health and safety policies, conducting regular checks to ensure compliance across the recycling area.
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organised, and hazard-free workspace.
• Report and investigate incidents or near misses and take corrective actions.

Project Management Support

• Work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate workflows, communicate updates, and contribute to planning discussions.
• Assist with analysing assets submitted for recycling - breaking down into elements, recording weights, photographing and documenting (Experience not essential).
• Liaise with Logistics Manager.

Stakeholder Communication

• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers and logistics to ensure materials and stock flow smoothly in line with operational needs.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a small team.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with stock control and inventory accuracy.
• Understanding of warehouse/goods-in and goods-out processes.
• Ability to work safely and promote good health & safety practices.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Basic IT skills.
• Experience using a specific stock management/ERP system.
• Experience with continuous improvement or improving warehouse processes.
• Forklift/warehouse equipment certification, if relevant to the role.
• Experience with performance management and conducting team reviews.
• Experience coordinating with Production, Procurement, Logistics or Site Teams.