Warehouse Supervisor

MorePeople; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage daily operations and ensure high standards in a fast-paced environment. You will lead a team, maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, and improve warehouse processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in the food sector and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supervising or leading a team in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of stock control and dispatch procedures.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including goods in/out, stock rotation, and dispatch.
• Supervise a team of warehouse operatives and provide training.
• Maintain health & safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the lead in a high-volume, high-standards warehouse operation that plays a vital role in the UK's food supply chain?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking business that processes and distributes essential food products to major retailers and manufacturers across the country. You'll be at the heart of the logistics operation, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient movement of goods from raw materials to finished product.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including goods in/out, stock rotation, and dispatch
• Supervise a team of warehouse operatives, providing training, guidance, and support
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, food safety, and hygiene across all activities
• Operate and oversee use of forklifts, cranes, and other warehouse equipment
• Collaborate with supply chain, production, and quality teams to meet daily targets
• Monitor and improve warehouse processes to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with internal procedures and external audits

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience supervising or leading a team in a warehouse or logistics environment (food sector preferred)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and dispatch procedures
• Confident leadership style with a focus on team development and performance
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• FLT, Counterbalance & Reach truck licences would be ideal (not essential if you don't have all 3)
• Familiarity with HACCP, IOSH/NEBOSH, or other safety standards (advantageous)

This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a business that values its people, invests in innovation, and plays a key role in the UK's food production landscape.

Interested? Apply via the link or reach out to me via, for a more indepth chat