Warehouse Supervisor

InstaStaff; Nechells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

InstaStaff are recruiting a Warehouse Supervisor for a manufacturing company based in Aston. You will oversee warehouse operatives, coordinate daily operations and ensure goods are processed efficiently. The role requires forklift experience, stock control knowledge and a proactive approach to safety. You will liaise with GM, Sales, Operations and Transport to maintain service levels, with rotating shifts and a circa £35,000 salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a warehouse or yard.
• Strong understanding of stock control procedures.
• Ability to motivate staff and coordinate daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse operatives to ensure efficient daily operation.
• Identify, store and dispatch incoming/outgoing materials correctly.
• Allocate work and monitor performance to meet daily targets.
• Ensure safe practices and forklift operations are followed.
• Maintain stock accuracy and correct movements in stock system.
• Coordinate loading/unloading and ensure loads are secure.
• Prepare customer orders accurately and on time.
• Support training and development of warehouse staff.
• Work with GM, Sales, Operations and Quality to resolve issues.
• Promote continuous improvement and efficient use of stock.

Skills

Forklift license

Supervisory experience

Stock control knowledge

Team motivation

Job description

InstaStaff are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor to join a manufacturing company based in Aston.

The duties of the Warehouse Supervisor will include:

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse operatives to ensure efficient daily operation.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing materials are correctly identified, handled, stored and dispatched.
• Allocate work and monitor performance to meet daily operational and customer requirements.
• Ensure safe working practices are always maintained, including the safe use of forklifts, lifting equipment and other warehouse machinery.
• Ensure materials are handled correctly to minimise damage, waste and stock loss.
• Monitor stock accuracy and ensure movements are correctly recorded on the company stock control system.
• Coordinate loading and unloading of vehicles, ensuring loads are secure and correctly documented.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, checked and prepared accurately and on time.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across the warehouse and yard.
• Identify and report damaged, incorrect or non-conforming materials.
• Support the training, development and supervision of warehouse personnel, including forklift and other relevant operational training.
• Conduct or support daily safety checks and report any hazards, incidents or equipment defects.
• Work closely with GM, Sales, Operations, Transport and Quality to resolve issues and maintain customer service levels.
• Promote continuous improvement, productivity and efficient use of stock and resources.

The ideal Warehouse Supervisor will have:

• Previous supervisory experience within a warehouse or yard
• Forklift truck license and experience using lifting equipment.
• Good understanding of warehouse and stock control procedures.
• Experience supervising and motivating a team.
• HGV/vehicle loading experience would be advantageous.

The hours for the Warehouse Supervisor are rotating shifts of one week Monday - Thursday 6am - 2.30pm, Friday finish at 12pm, and one week Monday - Friday 2pm - 10.30pm, Friday finish at 6pm

The salary for the Warehouse Supervisor will be circa £35,000 depending on experience