Warehouse Supervisor

Proactive Global; Woolstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a small team and own day-to-day operations at our facility in the UK. You will ensure accurate goods receipt, efficient picking, packing and dispatch, and maintain a high standard of safety and productivity.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication across departments, and experience with stock management systems. Monday to Friday schedule applies with normal warehouse hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Warehouse Operative.
• Able to motivate and manage a small team in a hands‑on environment.
• Competent in stock control, goods-in and dispatch processes.
• Experienced with stock management systems and warehouse admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a small warehouse team in a hands-on operational environment.
• Oversee goods-in, stock control, order fulfilment and dispatch.
• Support picking, packing and dispatch during busy periods and staff absences.
• Maintain an efficient warehouse layout, accurate stock locations and FIFO processes.
• Monitor warehouse performance and uphold quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Train and develop team members in line with company procedures and Health and Safety standards.
• Conduct and support risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage warehouse equipment, consumables and general site upkeep.
• Collaborate with office teams to support customer service and courier operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and overall performance.
• Proactively resolve day-to-day operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Team leadership

Health and Safety

Communication

Tools

Stock management systems

Warehouse administration

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a small warehouse team and take ownership of the day-to-day operation. This is a practical, hands-on position for someone who can motivate others while ensuring goods are received accurately and customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched efficiently and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a small warehouse team in a hands-on operational environment.
• Oversee goods-in, stock control, order fulfilment and dispatch.
• Support picking, packing and dispatch during busy periods, staff holidays and absence.
• Maintain an efficient warehouse layout, accurate stock locations and FIFO processes.
• Monitor warehouse performance and maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring company procedures and Health and Safety standards are followed.
• Conduct and support relevant risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage warehouse equipment, consumables and general site upkeep.
• Work closely with office-based teams to support excellent customer service and efficient courier and delivery operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and overall operational performance.
• Take a proactive approach to resolving day-to-day operational issues.

About you

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Warehouse Operative.
• Organised, practical and comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on environment.
• A confident people manager who leads by example and is willing to get involved operationally.
• Computer literate, with good experience of stock management systems and warehouse administration.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Experience operating forklift trucks. Reach and Counterbalance experience is preferred, although training can be provided where required.
• Proactive, dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and efficiency.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the warehouse operation.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm