Warehouse Supervisor

Reed; Rutland Farm Park; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Oakham is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to manage warehouse operations and staff. The ideal candidate will have over three years of warehouse management experience, proficiency in SAP, and strong leadership skills. The role offers an annual salary of £32,000 - £36,000 with additional benefits including a profit bonus scheme and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual profit bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

5% employer-contributed Pension Scheme

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of hands-on warehouse management experience.
• Proven experience supervising staff in a warehousing environment.
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck training with a valid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff by setting tasks and directing activities.
• Oversee the efficient handling of all warehouse operations.
• Ensure adherence to warehouse health and safety requirements.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Supervising staff

Proficiency in SAP/Warehouse Management Systems

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Competence in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Supervisor Annual Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 Location: Oakham Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join our Client's vibrantmanufacturing facility. This role is crucial for achieving theirwarehousing, order fulfilment, and distribution objectives through effective leadership and management of the warehouse department and its staff.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Manage staff by setting tasks, directing activities, prioritising workload, delivering training, coaching, mentoring, and managing performance.
• Oversee the efficient and safe handling of all warehouse operations including unloading, receipt, storage, stock-control, order picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure adherence to warehouse health and safety requirements and take responsibility for the security of the work area and stored goods.
• Plan the location and arrangement of goods within the warehouse and external storage areas.
• Meet productivity targets and maintain records of activity, team flexibility throughput, costs, and KPIs.
• Lead the implementation, training, and use of systems within the department.
• Promote a healthy and safe workplace by ensuring general safe working practices and adherence to the company’s health and safety policy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of hands-on warehouse management experience in an engineering manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supervising staff in a warehousing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP/Warehouse Management Systems, inventory control, and cycle counting processes.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications - Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish effective working relationships.
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck training with a valid certificate.

Benefits

• Annual profit bonus scheme (up to 7% of salary) subject to achievement of company targets.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• 5% employer-contributed Pension Scheme (eligible after 3 months of service).
• 4 x salary death in service benefit scheme (eligible after 3 months of service).
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Additional leave, free parking, life insurance, and on-site parking.

Application Process

• Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commuting distance of Oakham.

To apply for this Warehouse Supervisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.