Warehouse Supervisor

BE Recruitment Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Contributory pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

32 days annual leave

Job summary

BE Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a growing IT Lifecycle and Circular Economy organisation to appoint a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse and operational functions.

You will lead and develop the warehouse team, ensure stock accuracy, safety standards, and KPI delivery, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive process improvements and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a Warehouse Supervisor or similar leadership position.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or operational environments.
• Strong Health & Safety understanding, IOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse administration processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Lean, 5S, Kaizen or Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel and Word).
• Experience managing stock accuracy, inventory control and cycle counting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day warehouse and operational activities to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Support warehouse administration, data management and processes across departments.
• Maintain Health & Safety, hygiene and security standards at all times.
• Manage stock control and maintain accurate inventory records using WMS.
• Lead, coach and monitor KPIs for warehouse staff and conduct staff reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and performance.

Skills

Leadership

WMS experience

Health & safety

Lean principles

Inventory control

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

IOSH qualification

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Overview

I'm currently supporting a growing IT Lifecycle and Circular Economy organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee its warehouse and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day warehouse and operational activities to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Support warehouse administration, data management and operational processes across multiple departments.
• Ensure Health & Safety, hygiene and security standards are maintained at all times.
• Manage stock control processes and maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
• Lead, coach and motivate warehouse staff, setting performance expectations and monitoring KPIs.
• Conduct staff reviews and support day-to-day people management activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve operational objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and overall performance.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience in a Warehouse Supervisor or similar leadership position.
• Experience working within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or operational environment.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety, ideally supported by an IOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse administration processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including methodologies such as Lean, 5S, Kaizen or Six Sigma.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience managing stock accuracy, inventory control and cycle counting.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within an ITAD, manufacturing or warehouse operation.
• Experience designing warehouse layouts or improving operational process flow.
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications.

Package

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday.
• 42-hour working week.
• 32 days annual leave (including public holidays).
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Performance-related bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• On-site parking