Warehouse Supervisor - Days

Adecco; Spalding; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to manage operations in its chilled warehouse in Spalding. The role includes overseeing a diverse team, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining safety standards in a cold storage environment. If you're looking for a challenging position with opportunities for development, apply now!

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or in a similar role.
• Strong experience in operating pallet trucks.
• Competency with warehouse management systems (WMS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse staff during 12-hour shifts.
• Supervise a diverse, cross-generational workforce ensuring effective communication.
• Maintain health and safety regulations and operational flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Valid PPT Licence

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Warehouse Supervisor
4 on 4 off, 6am - 6pm

Chilled warehouse in Spalding

• £13 per hour
• 3 x 30 minute breaks (1 unpaid) per shift
• Start Monday 16th September
• Temp to Perm role

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in our clients chilled warehouse located in Spalding. The role involves leading a cross-generational workforce in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that shift goals are met, and that health and safety standards are maintained.

The ideal candidate will be confident in managing a diverse team, possess a valid PPT (Powered Pallet Truck) licence, and have a proven track record of running efficient and productive shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shift Management: Lead and manage warehouse staff during 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm), maintaining operational flow and productivity in line with business targets.
• Team Leadership: Supervise a diverse, cross-generational workforce, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and motivation across the team.
• PPT Operations: Confidently operate and oversee the use of Powered Pallet Trucks (PPT) in daily warehouse tasks.
• Stock Management: Ensure the accurate and timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, while maintaining stock integrity and meeting customer delivery expectations.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks, and addressing any risks or hazards promptly.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on KPIs, ensuring that all team members meet their individual and collective targets.
• Problem Solving: Quickly and effectively address any operational issues or breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to shift activities.
• Training & Development: Provide coaching, support, and training to team members, identifying development needs and encouraging a positive work culture.
• Communication: Act as the key point of contact between warehouse operatives and senior management, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or in a similar leadership role.
• Valid PPT Licence and strong experience in operating pallet trucks.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a cross-generational team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, including stock control and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems efficiently.
• Competency with warehouse management systems (WMS) is advantageous.

Working Conditions:

• Working in a chilled environment (cold storage).
• 12-hour shifts, 4 days on, 4 days off (6am to 6pm).
• Physical role requiring manual handling and the use of warehouse equipment.

If you are a motivated and skilled Warehouse Supervisor looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, chilled environment, we would love to hear from you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.