Warehouse Supervisor

Sysco; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Health cash plan

Discount scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Christmas hamper

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

Fairfax Meadow Derby is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead our day-to-day operations, ensuring orders are picked, packed and shipped accurately, safely and on time. This hands-on leadership role offers real scope to develop people and enhance performance.

You will partner with the Warehouse Manager to drive KPI standards, plan resources and rotas, and foster a strong food-safety and health-and-safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in warehouse, logistics or distribution
• Food manufacturing, food distribution, chilled logistics or FMCG experience
• Confident people leadership and clear communication
• A proactive approach and the ability to perform under pressure
• Good IT skills, attention to detail and a focus on standards
• Flexibility to work the stated 5-out-of-7 rota, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop warehouse colleagues
• Drive KPI performance and high operational standards
• Promote a strong food safety and health and safety culture
• Plan resources, rotas and staffing to support the operation
• Build team capability through training and development
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to improve service, efficiency and performance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Fairfax Meadow has been putting great meat on the menu for over 50 years. We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to help lead our Derby operation, ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately, safely and on time. This is a hands‑on leadership role with real scope to develop people and improve performance.

A satisfying role

As a Warehouse Supervisor, your leadership and organisational skills will be key to keeping our warehouse running smoothly. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, lead and motivate the team, and help drive standards across the warehouse. You'll also play an important role in developing your team's skills and knowledge, creating a positive working environment and ensuring we deliver against our targets.

If you're a confident leader who enjoys a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in getting the best from people, this could be the challenge for you.

What you will be doing

• Lead, motivate and develop warehouse colleagues
• Drive KPI performance and high operational standards
• Promote a strong food safety and health and safety culture
• Plan resources, rotas and staffing to support the operation
• Build team capability through training and development
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to improve service, efficiency and performance

• Previous supervisory experience in warehouse, logistics or distribution
• Food manufacturing, food distribution, chilled logistics or FMCG experience
• Confident people leadership and clear communication
• A proactive approach and the ability to perform under pressure
• Good IT skills, attention to detail and a focus on standards
• Flexibility to work the stated 5-out-of-7 rota, including weekends

Bags of benefits

The facilities and working environment at our Derby site include benefits such as pension scheme, generous holiday, health cash plan, discount scheme, wellbeing initiatives, Christmas hamper and ongoing training. You'll also get fantastic discounts from our staff shop.

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