Warehouse Supervisor

Daniel - Scott Recruitment; Burnley; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Daniel - Scott Recruitment is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor in Burnley for a fast-paced manufacturing site. You’ll lead the warehouse/logistics team, organise daily workload and ensure orders are picked, checked and dispatched safely and accurately.

Initially days only, 8am–5pm (42.5 hours/week). As shifts roll out, be prepared to work a rotating pattern 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm and to coordinate across transport, stock control and production.

Qualifikationen

• Senior supervisory or management experience in warehouse/logistics/manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Organise the warehouse/logistics team and allocate daily workload.
• Prioritise orders including next-day delivery and carrier collections.
• Ensure orders are picked, checked and dispatched accurately.
• Keep colleagues informed about stock shortages, issues, and corrective actions.
• Oversee goods received and ensure stock is correctly identified and stored.
• Manage customer returns in line with procedures and support safety training.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

FLT cert

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

We’re recruiting a Warehouse Supervisor for a fast-paced, well-organised manufacturing business in Burnley. You’ll organise the warehouse/logistics team and daily warehouse workload, helping ensure orders are picked, checked and dispatched efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, stock control and communication.

The role will initially be worked on days, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (42.5 hours per week). As the business introduces shifts, you must be willing to work a weekly rotating pattern of 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm.

The role

You’ll lead the warehouse team and coordinate daily priorities, working closely with the Logistics Manager, Senior Warehouse Controller and colleagues across transport, stock control, quality control and production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising the warehouse/logistics team and allocating the daily workload.
• Making sure warehouse orders are prioritised correctly, including next-day orders and carrier collections.
• Ensuring orders are picked and checked accurately and efficiently.
• Keeping colleagues informed about stock shortages, order issues and any corrective action needed.
• Overseeing goods received from suppliers and production, ensuring stock is correctly identified, recorded and stored in the right location.
• Managing customer returns in line with the correct process, working with the stock and quality control teams.
• Supporting the correct use and coverage of forklifts and pedestrian trucks across shifts.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area, including the yard and site.
• Ensuring appropriate PPE and clothing are worn and that the team has the health and safety training required for their roles.
• Following company policies, health and safety rules and Integrated Management System procedures.
• Supporting the Warehouse & Logistics leaders and helping the wider operation run smoothly.

About you

You’ll bring previous experience in a senior supervisory or management role, ideally in a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment. You’ll be a confident leader who is happy to lead by example and keep a team focused in a busy operation.

You’ll also have:

• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Hold a counterbalance and/or Reach FLT cert & have previous experience.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident computer skills, including Microsoft Office packages and email.
• The flexibility to move onto the rotating shift pattern as it is introduced.

If you’re an experienced warehouse leader who can balance day-to-day priorities with high standards of accuracy, safety and teamwork, we’d like to hear from you