Warehouse Supervisor

Michael Page; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor in Biggleswade to lead a high-volume outbound operation. You will manage a team of 50+ colleagues, ensuring orders are processed accurately, safely and on time.

You will drive performance, coach and develop the team, and collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to meet key objectives in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience managing medium to large operational teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution processes.
• Track record of driving productivity and performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing performance, attendance and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily outbound warehouse operations and drive productivity, quality and service targets.
• Motivate and manage a 50+ colleague team across picking, packing and dispatch.
• Monitor KPIs and implement actions to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse processes.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate priorities.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Handle attendance, performance and ER matters.
• Ensure health & safety standards and best practice are followed.
• Support projects and business improvement initiatives.

Job description

An experienced Warehouse Supervisor is required to lead a high-volume outbound operation, managing a team of 50+ warehouse colleagues to deliver exceptional service, productivity, and operational performance. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, develop team capability, and play a key part in a fast-paced distribution environment with strong career progression prospects.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly successful distribution business operating within a fast-paced logistics environment. With a strong focus on operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement, they are looking to appoint an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a high-performing outbound operation.

Description

As Warehouse Supervisor based in Biggleswade, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a busy outbound warehouse function, managing a team of 50+ colleagues to ensure customer orders are processed accurately, safely, and on time.

Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you will drive performance, develop team capability, and support the delivery of key operational objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily warehouse operations to achieve productivity, quality and service targets
• Managing and motivating a large operational team across picking, packing and dispatch activities
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing actions to improve performance
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse processes
• Conducting team briefings and communicating operational priorities
• Coaching, mentoring and developing team members
• Managing attendance, performance and employee relations matters
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and best practice
• Promoting a culture of accountability, engagement and operational excellence
• Supporting warehouse projects and business improvement initiatives

Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability and a passion for developing people within a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Manager or Logistics Supervisor role
• Experience managing medium to large operational teams
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution processes
• A proven track record of driving productivity and operational performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing performance, absence and employee relations matters
• A proactive and hands-on management style
• Good IT skills, including experience with warehouse management systems
• A commitment to health & safety and continuous improvement

Job Offer

On offer for successful applicant:

• Salary up to £42,000
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Private healthcare benefitsCompany pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee well-being programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to join a growing business with strong career progression prospects

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 2pm to 10:15pm

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain