Warehouse Supervisor - NIGHTS

Centric Talent; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Waltham Abbey is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee operations during night shifts. The candidate should have over 5 years in warehouse management and a strong focus on customer service and team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum and requires flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

23 days Holiday

Increased holiday after 3 years

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a high service level warehouse.
• Forklift licence is desirable.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of goods in and out of the warehouses.
• Lead teams responsible for picking and packing.
• Strive to improve customer service through accuracy and quality.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving

Computer-based operations

Health & Safety compliance

Tools

Excel

WMS systems

Job description

Job role: Warehouse Supervisor - NIGHTS

Location: Waltham Abbey - Essex

Salary: Salary up to £35,000 per annum - including Night Shift Allowance (Negotiable)

Hours of work: FULL TIME HOURS - Monday to Friday 22:00 - 06:00 (37.5 hours per week)

About our client

Centric Talent is currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our client's team at their warehouse in Waltham Abbey. Our client is one of the UK's leading suppliers of bathroom, kitchen and plumbing products, supplying products to retailers up and down the UK.

Job Overview

To ensure that all warehouse operations are performed on time and within budget. Through the allocation of tasks, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, stock management, as well as Health & Safety compliance.

Structure

This role will report directly to the Warehouse Manager but will have a close relationship with other shift supervisors.

The ideal person

• Enthusiastic & proactive approach with the ability to motivate and encourage others
• Flexible attitude, willing to adapt working hours as required based on business needs
• Collaborative and willing to be hands-on where required
• Creative problem solver
• Experience in computer-based operations
• FLT counterbalance/flexi Bendi experience

Key activities and responsibilities

• Must have experience of managing a team of warehouse operatives in a fast-moving environment
• Lead teams responsible for picking and packing, goods in and dispatch, including staff training and development
• Manage the flow of goods in and out of the warehouses in line with business requirements and customer demands
• Plan resources to ensure cost-effective productivity
• Develop and monitor KPI's to exceed targets and drive ownership within the team
• Review and control Absence and Sickness, time keeping, and holidays, and where necessary, be part of the disciplinary process
• Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvements to current processes or procedures
• Strive to improve customer service through accuracy and quality (reduction in mispicks/CNF, etc)
• To complete regular stock counts/PI's accurately and within financial boundaries
• Ad-hoc projects as required, such as moving stock, development of warehouse space

Experience and education

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a high service level warehouse
• Leadership and development of Warehouse staff
• Proven success in improving warehouse systems and processes
• Creative and innovative approach with a high customer service focus
• Experience of working in a high-pressured environment handling a high number of orders
• Forklift licence is desirable
• Competency in Excel, Word, and WMS systems
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 22:00 - 06:00 (37.5 hours per week), 23 days Holiday - increasing to 25 after 3 years