Warehouse Supervisor

Michael Page; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Leicester, responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations. You will ensure efficiency in stock management and compliance with safety standards while leading a team. The role requires previous supervisory experience and strong leadership skills, along with a competitive salary ranging from £27,000 to £32,000. This permanent position offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive and professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse setting.
• Comfortable using computers with basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Manager in daily operations.
• Run shifts independently and manage workload.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and security standards.
• Coaching staff and keeping KPIs up to date.
• Inspect incoming deliveries and report discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

As Warehouse Supervisor you will assist the Warehouse Manager to supervise and manage daily warehouse operations, and high efficiency. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is maintained, picked and secured to company and client standards, whilst maintaining the Health & Safety, Security and Housekeeping of the equipment and the Warehouse.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established company in the retail industry, operating as a medium-sized organisation. They focus on delivering high-quality products to their customers and rely on efficient logistics to maintain their standards.

Description

• Able to run a shift independently, manage workload and proactively communicate any issues to warehouse manager.
• Assist in managing the daily work plan.
• Supervising staff & ensuring help & support is in place.
• Measuring performance and coaching where needed- Keeping KPI's up to date.
• Review errors and non-conformances with warehouse team members and elevate as appropriate.
• Ensure warehouse team have continual training and resources to perform their jobs.
• Ensure all picking & packing is carried out correctly and efficiently helping reduce incorrect picks whilst maximizing pick percentage per order.
• Inspect incoming deliveries ensuring any discrepancies are highlighted and reported.
• Able to conduct all warehouse operations, such as receiving goods, put away, picking, packing, as well as any other duties as required.
• Ensure staff provide customers with a high level of service.
• Maintaining a clean and well-organised inventory and warehouse area.
• Any other ad hoc duties specified by your manager.

Profile

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Positive and professional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow and carry out instruction with excellent attention to detail.
• High level of reliability, flexibility (long hours, weekend shifts may be required), and an excellent team player.
• Must be able to complete tasks from start to finish against objectives and tasks set.
• Proactive and flexible in day-to-day approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable using a computer, basic knowledge of Excel/Outlook is required.
• Be able to work under Pressure when it does get busy.
• Experience on MHE (Bendi, Counterbalance and Man-Up Picking trucks) an advantage.

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £27,000 to £32,000 DOE.

Opportunities for career growth within the retail industry.

A permanent position with a reputable company.

Supportive and professional work environment.

If you are passionate about logistics and ready to take on the challenge of being a Warehouse Supervisor in Leicester, we encourage you to apply today.