Warehouse Supervisor

Zeus Packaging; Manchester, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Manchester seeks a Warehouse Team Leader to manage operations and ensure compliance with Health & Safety. You will lead a team, coordinate warehouse activities, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining stock accuracy. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics team leader or supervisory role.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and knowledge of compliance standards.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to meet operational goals.
• Manage goods-in, storage, order picking, packing, and outbound shipments.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

People management

Health & Safety compliance

Warehouse processes

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Warehouse manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Operatives within the warehouse. You will ensure that daily workload is achieved whilst maintaining KPI targets. As part of a supervisory shift team, you will direct and control allocated areas of warehouse activity, meeting defined objectives and day-to-day operational requirements. You will work with other members of the operations team, supporting and communicating existing & new business development in line with operational functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 4 warehouse operatives to meet daily operational goals.
• Manage goods-in, storage, order picking, packing, and outbound shipments efficiently.
• Prioritise and uphold Health & Safety standards, conducting daily checks, reporting hazards, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Act as the on-site safety ambassador, supporting the delivery of toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety audits in conjunction with the Health & Safety team.
• Train team members in safe manual handling, equipment operation, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts and system updates.
• Plan workloads and delegate tasks to ensure smooth operation and timely dispatch.
• Support incident investigations and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure the warehouse is always clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Operate forklifts or other equipment safely and ensure others do the same (where licensed).
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for the overall productivity within the facility.
• Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise the efficiency of the operation.
• Advise, lead and motivate your team members.
• Report all non-conformance issues to the Operations Manager.
• Review timeliness of scheduled deliveries.
• Make suggestions for productivity improvements.
• Optimize employee workflow.
• Determine and track most important warehouse KPIs.
• Ensure that facility equipment is properly maintained.
• Managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity.
• Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse.
• Coordinating and maintaining fleets and equipment.
• Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers.

Additional Tasks

• Support operational change and continuous improvement.
• Recognise training needs and provide solutions.
• Analyse shipment logs.
• Track inventory levels.
• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics team leader or supervisory role.
• Demonstrable commitment to Health & Safety, with knowledge of safe systems of work and compliance standards.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and stock control.
• Experience using warehouse or ERP systems is advantageous.
• Clear and confident communication and decision-making ability.
• Forklift licence (Reach and/or Counterbalance) is desirable.
• Physically fit, with a hands-on approach and strong work ethic.