Warehouse Supervisor

Ellis Brigham Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Pro deals with outdoor brands

Paid charity day

Referral programme

Job summary

FEB Logistics is seeking an organised Warehouse Supervisor to lead the Salford warehouse, managing a team of operatives to ensure safe, accurate and efficient goods handling. You’ll drive improvements, monitor productivity and align with business targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You will report on operational performance, coordinate stock receipt and dispatch, and help with planning, training and process enhancements in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse supervisor or team leader role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and stock control.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy warehouse.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a warehouse.
• Knowledge of warehouse KPIs and performance management.
• Forklift training licence is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily warehouse operations and activities
• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of warehouse operatives
• Monitoring productivity and making sure operational targets are met
• Coordinating the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Keeping stock handling accurate and inventory records up to date
• Carrying out regular stock checks and investigating discrepancies
• Ensuring health and safety regulations and company procedures are followed
• Assisting with workforce planning, scheduling and training
• Finding ways to improve warehouse processes and efficiency
• Reporting operational performance and issues to management

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Warehouse management systems

Stock control

Communication skills

Health and safety

KPIs and performance management

Forklift licence (desirable)

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Salary: £32,000 to £34,000

Location: Salford, Manchester

Working pattern: Full time, Permanent

About the Role

FEB Logistics is looking for an organised, proactive Warehouse Supervisor to take ownership of the day-to-day performance of our Salford warehouse. You will lead and develop a team that keeps goods moving safely, accurately and efficiently.

You will have the autonomy to improve processes and raise operational standards, and your work will make a visible difference across the business. It is also a chance to build your leadership skills while making sure customer and business requirements are met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising daily warehouse operations and activities
• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of warehouse operatives
• Monitoring productivity and making sure operational targets are met
• Coordinating the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Keeping stock handling accurate and inventory records up to date
• Carrying out regular stock checks and investigating discrepancies
• Making sure health and safety regulations and company procedures are followed
• Assisting with workforce planning, scheduling and training
• Finding ways to improve warehouse processes and efficiency
• Reporting operational performance and issues to management

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisor or team leader role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience of warehouse management systems and stock control processes
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a busy warehouse
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements in a warehouse setting
• Knowledge of warehouse KPIs and performance management
• An accredited forklift training licence is desirable but not required

What’s On Offer

• Generous staff discounts
• Pro deals with a range of outdoor brands
• Paid charity day
• Referral programme

FEB Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, whatever their background, identity or experience. If you need any accommodation during the application process, just let us know.

You may have experience of the following: Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Shift Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Distribution Supervisor, Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Despatch Supervisor, Stores Supervisor, Warehouse Shift Manager, Goods In Supervisor, Warehouse Coordinator