Warehouse Supervisor

TRAK Employment Solutions Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily operations in Swindon. The ideal candidate will oversee staff, ensure inventory accuracy, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment, contributing to operational efficiency and productivity. Strong leadership and organizational skills are key to success in this role.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days

Attendance bonus

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Experience supervising warehouse logistics preferably with inbound and night shift experience.
• Strong knowledge of procedures and inventory systems is required.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff activities including training and scheduling.
• Ensure accurate receiving, storing, and shipping of goods.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement safety procedures.

Skills

Warehouse procedures

Inventory control

Logistics software

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in supervisory role

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Swindon (SN5)
Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-Time

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week, 06:15 - 14:15 (Monday to Friday), 14:00 - 22:30 Monday -Thursday) 14:00 - 20:00 (friday)

Salary:

30,000 per annum

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations on a rotating shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient storage, inventory management, shipping and receiving, and team leadership. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining productivity, safety and accuracy in warehouse processes while being committed to continuous improvement of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.

• Ensure timely and accurate receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of goods.

• Monitor inventory levels and perform regular stock counts to minimize discrepancies.

• Implement and maintain safety procedures in compliance with company policies.

• Optimize warehouse layout and processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure all equipment is maintained properly.

• Coordinate with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and customer service to ensure seamless operations.

• Generate and analyze warehouse reports related to inventory, productivity, and safety.

• Address and resolve any issues related to damaged or missing inventory.

• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.

Qualifications:

• Experience within a supervisory role within warehouse logistics, preferably with previous exposure to inbound and night shift operations.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse procedures, inventory control systems, and logistics software.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS), Microsoft office and Excel.

Personal Skills and Traits:

• Ability to uphold the highest standards of health and safety.
• Capability to implement continuous process improvements.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Benefits:

Benefits package including initial holiday accrual of 24 days, increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays, a buy and sell holiday scheme, attendance bonus, pention scheme, EV, tech and cycle to work salary sacrifice, Bupa health cash plan and life assurance.