Warehouse Supervisor

Team Jobs -Industrial; Hurn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy client in Christchurch is seeking a skilled Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse operations. You'll ensure smooth processes, manage a team, and uphold health and safety standards. With responsibilities ranging from operational leadership to team development, this role is ideal for proactive leaders. Basic qualifications include relevant operations training and experience in warehouse management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision or management role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to deliver tasks efficiently and effectively while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow and ensure quality-driven warehouse operations.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and training records.
• Collaborate with HR and develop team efficiencies using KPIs.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem-solving

Team Management

Education

Operations qualification or equivalent industry experience

IOSH or NEBOSH H&S certification

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

TeamJobs are recruiting for skilled Warehouse Supervisor for our busy client based in Christchurch.

Salary: 33,000 to 38,000 PA depending on experience
Hours:

• Monday to Friday,
• 8:00 - 17:00
• Potential for overtime

Are you an experienced and proactive leader ready to take the next step in your warehouse career? We're looking for a dedicated Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our operations. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll be instrumental in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient warehouse processes, even stepping up to provide essential cover during the Site Manager's absence.

What You'll Do:

As our Warehouse Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of our operations, taking on a wide range of responsibilities to ensure everything runs like clockwork. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operational Leadership:

  • Overseeing and actively contributing to safe, efficient, and quality-driven warehouse operations.
  • Managing the daily workflow of the warehouse team, including other Warehouse Supervisors, ensuring clear communication of immediate and upcoming tasks.
  • Planning and coordinating labour resources effectively, proactively reporting any potential shortfalls or excesses to the Site Manager.
  • Taking ownership of first-line troubleshooting for daily tasks and issues, escalating to the Site Manager as needed.
  • Ensuring the site is opened on time and securely closed and alarmed at the end of the day, either directly or through delegated key holders.
  • Contributing to the planning of inbound and outbound goods to ensure timely customer deliveries.

• Health, Safety & Compliance:

  • Maintaining accurate H&S, Facilities, and MHE records, ensuring all staff training, MHE servicing/inspections, and H&S actions are completed promptly.
  • Liaising frequently with the Facilities Manager and Group Business Compliance Partner (H&S) to achieve compliance goals.
  • Verifying pre-use inspections for forklifts, other MHE, and ladders are consistently carried out.
  • Ensuring weekly or daily site inspections are completed by Supervisors and Line Managers.
  • Confirming Line Managers and Supervisors are adequately training workers for their assigned tasks.

• Team Management & Development:

  • Collaborating with HR on maintaining HR records and occasionally assisting with interviews, performance development reviews (PDRs), or disciplinary investigations.
  • Notifying the business of any critical issues that arise during management absence.
  • Actively contributing to maintaining and improving efficiencies using warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Essential Skills & Experience

• A positive, "can-do" attitude with a strong desire to go above and beyond when required.
• Excellent organisational skills and keen initiative.
• The ability to deliver tasks to the warehouse team with a polite yet firm approach.
• Previous knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is essential.
• Proven experience in a Supervision or Management role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, effective in all directions (with direct reports, peers, and senior stakeholders).
• Desired Qualifications:

• • A recognised Operations qualification or equivalent industry experience.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH H&S certification is desired, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate if they don't currently hold these

Ready for your next step? Apply now to learn more.

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