Warehouse Supervisor

Proactive; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the broadcast media production and distribution industry is seeking a Warehouse Manager to support operations in Milton Keynes. The role involves supervising warehouse staff, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, operational knowledge, and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Background in leading teams within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Proficient in inventory management, space optimisation, and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operatives, allocate tasks, and support recruitment.
• Oversee receipt and timely dispatch of goods.
• Maintain accurate stock levels, manage returns, and conduct audits.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Leadership & Communication

Operational Knowledge

Calm & Organised

Hands-On & Practical

Systems & Compliance

Tools

WMS

Job description

Proactive Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

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About The Role

You'll be supporting our Warehouse Manager and oversee day-to-day operations of the Warehouse. This role is integral to ensuring stock is received, handled, stored, and dispatched accurately, efficiently, and safely. You'll take the lead in supervising warehouse staff, driving performance, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. You will be expected to act as a subject matter expert in warehouse systems and best practice, leading by example and maintaining high operational standards.

About The Role

You'll be supporting our Warehouse Manager and oversee day-to-day operations of the Warehouse. This role is integral to ensuring stock is received, handled, stored, and dispatched accurately, efficiently, and safely. You'll take the lead in supervising warehouse staff, driving performance, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. You will be expected to act as a subject matter expert in warehouse systems and best practice, leading by example and maintaining high operational standards.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership: Supervise operatives, allocate tasks, and support recruitment, onboarding, and reviews.
• Goods In & Dispatch: Oversee receipt, checking, packing, labelling, and timely dispatch of goods.
• Stock Control: Maintain accurate stock levels, manage returns, and conduct regular audits.
• Training & Performance: Coach team members, ensure procedural compliance, and promote continuous improvement.
• Warehouse Layout & Safety: Optimise space, enforce H&S standards, and keep the environment clean and compliant.
• Collaboration & Issue Resolution: Coordinate with other departments and act as first point of contact for warehouse issues.
• Reporting & Improvements: Monitor KPIs, support system/process upgrades, and ensure accurate documentation.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Supervisory Experience: Background in leading teams within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Operational Knowledge: Strong grasp of inventory management, space optimisation, and stock control.
• Leadership & Communication: Skilled at motivating teams and maintaining clear, confident communication.
• Calm & Organised: Manages pressure well and handles multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Hands-On & Practical: Proactive problem-solver with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Systems & Compliance: Proficient in WMS and committed to Health & Safety standards.
  
  

Additional Info

• Hours 8.00am-4.30pm Monday to Friday
• Start Date ASAP
  
  

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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