Warehouse Supervisor

W Talent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is sourcing a Warehouse Supervisor for our manufacturing client in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire. The role reports to the Warehouse Manager and focuses on efficient daily operations, accurate deliveries, and high customer service levels.

You will lead by example, ensuring safety, productivity, and adherence to targets. The position features a continental shift pattern with 3 days on/3 days off, 12-hour shifts, and potential overtime to cover holidays or sickness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Warehouse Supervisor role in manufacturing/warehouse.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive, resilient, self-motivated with a pragmatic, methodical approach.
• Able to challenge unsafe behaviours in line with company values and standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including a team leader, across two sites.
• Promote and maintain a positive working culture with dignity and respect.
• Maintain and update the shift log daily for accurate hours.
• Respond to changing priorities and tight deadlines within the warehouse.
• Determine staffing levels and allocate workloads accordingly.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews and manage absence reporting.
• Pick orders using forklift or powered pallet truck.
• Load/unload containers and deliveries, with manual handling where required.
• Use scanners for picking and locating stock; ensure accurate stock locations.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Decision making

Flexibility

Communication

Stock control

Forklift operation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

W Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation located in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire who is seeking a new Warehouse Supervisor to join the team. This is a key role within the dispatch function, responsible for delivering high levels of customer satisfaction while ensuring operational efficiency across the business.

The Role

As the Warehouse Supervisor based at the Pinxton Manufacturing site you will report directly to the Warehouse Manager supporting the smooth running of daily warehouse operations. You will lead by example and ensure the quality and accuracy of deliveries, while maintaining excellent customer service standards. You will work closely with the Warehouse Manager to fulfil all aspects of the role, ensuring operational targets, safety standards, and service levels are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including a team leader, across two sites.
• Promote and maintain a positive working culture where colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
• Maintain and update the shift log daily to ensure accurate records of colleague working hours.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities and tight deadlines within the warehouse team.
• Determine staffing levels and allocate workloads accordingly.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews, ensure absence reporting procedures are followed, and identify absence triggers.
• Pick orders using a forklift truck or powered pallet truck.
• Load and unload containers and deliveries, including manual handling where required.
• Use scanners for picking customer orders and locating stock.
• Accurately locate stock and check deliveries.
• Ensure production requests are actioned promptly and Escalate any delays to the Warehouse Manager.

Key Requirement

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Warehouse Supervisor role within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, resilient, and self-motivated with a pragmatic and methodical approach.
• Comfortable challenging unsafe behaviours in line with company values and standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based systems.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• Continental shift pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off (12-hour shifts).
• Rotating 7:00am - 7:00pm and 7:00pm - 7:00am shifts.
• Overtime may be required to cover holidays or sickness.

The role is based in Pinxton and offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a stable and growing organisation.