Warehouse Operations Supervisor Role
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead our team.
About the Role:
* The successful candidate will have proven experience managing a team within a busy warehouse operations environment and a strong understanding of distribution processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.
2. Lead and motivate the warehouse team to meet daily productivity targets, fostering a performance-driven work environment.
3. Plan and manage shift schedules, delegating tasks effectively to meet operational demands and ensuring adequate cover across all warehouse functions.
4. Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as pick rates, order accuracy, and dispatch times, providing regular updates and reports to management.
5. Deliver training and coaching to both new and existing staff, ensuring all team members are fully compliant with procedures, and supported in their professional development.
6. Promote strict adherence to health and safety regulations, conducting regular safety checks and risk assessments to always maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a supervisory role within a warehouse environment.
* Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and workflow processes.
* Excellent team leadership and people management skills.
* Proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
* Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
* Good understanding of health & safety regulations in a warehouse setting.
* Effective verbal and written communication.
* Flexible approach to working hours and shift demands.
* EU B Drivers license preferable.
* Valid manual handling certificate and forklift license (e.g., Counterbalance) desirable.