Warehouse Supervisor

kawazu designs; Goole; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to enhance operations at their Goole site. The role emphasizes team leadership and effective warehouse management, requiring prior managerial experience and strong communication skills. This temporary position offers a salary of up to £35,000 along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible dental insurance

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Access to discounts and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse team, ensuring smooth operations.
• Challenge processes to drive improvements.
• Conduct staff reviews and manage disciplinary actions.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you looking to freshen up your career? Do you have previous managerial experience within a warehouse environment? Step into a leadership role that keeps our warehouse operations running smoothly!

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team at our AkzoNobel site in Goole. You will be responsible for the warehouse function, managing your team, and ensuring all warehouse tasks are completed in line with company policies and customer requirements.

This role is being offered on a temporary fixed-term contract ending October 2025.

Working Monday - Friday on a 2-week rotational shift pattern between 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00, you will ensure the smooth running of the warehouse operation, providing ongoing support and development to meet the budget and service targets.

Pay, Benefits And More

We offer a salary of up to £35,000 per annum and 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays). Benefits include flexible dental insurance, a company-sponsored pension scheme, 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme. Access to our MyBenefits platform offers discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes, and more.

What You’ll Do On a Typical Day

• Lead the team professionally, demonstrating consistency, honesty, and integrity. Deliver staff briefs, toolbox talks, and training seminars effectively and positively.
• Challenge processes, drive improvements, and champion engagement across all levels of the business. Foster a positive team culture by encouraging involvement to enhance employee engagement.
• Collaborate with relevant parties to resolve team issues, considering policies, company values, and ethical practices, and escalate issues promptly to management.

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Previous management experience, ideally in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and relevant software.
• Understanding of continuous improvement tools, health and safety, compliance, and employee relations.
• Excellent team management skills, including conducting reviews, return-to-work processes, appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Strong communication skills.

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