Job Purpose
As Warehouse Supervisor you will report to and provide direct support to the Warehouse Manager in the day to day running of the operation. You will oversee a team of Warehouse Operatives ensuring all tasks are completed with accuracy and efficiency and maximise warehouse productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
* Supervise a team of Warehouse Operatives and work "hands on" in a busy warehouse
* Manage the workflow in the warehouse including packing stations, manual picking, processing stations and goods in
* Coaching all new team members in company standards, job duties and customer service
* Ensuring that operations are compliant with health and safety policies
* Co-ordinating labour requirements in-line with workload
* Ensuring excellent housekeeping standards are maintained
* Constantly looking for areas of improvement in processes of the business
* Ability to efficiently lead a team, delegate, supervise functions and keep staff motivated
* Flexibility within the role and able to cover a variety of areas within the Warehouse
* The ability to safely operate warehouse equipment including pallet trucks and forklift vehicles
Additional
* Assisting in any special assignments/projects as requested ensuring confidentiality at all times
* Be able to work overtime and weekends when required
Administration
* Responsible for accuracy of all paperwork and figure work
Experience and Skills
Education and Training
* Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor is preferable although not essential
* Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management
* Experience of using warehouse management systems is essential
* Forklift licence desirable but not essential
* Warehouse manual handling preferable (although training available)
Work Experience
* Proven supervisory experience in a busy warehouse environment
* The ability to plan-ahead and manage your time
* Experience in using a Stock management system
* Understanding of stock takes/PI counts
* Picking, packing use of labelling systems for despatch (FED-EX, DHL and DPD)
Knowledge and Skills
* Driven and self-motivated
* Proactive problem-solving capability
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines and meet targets
* Excellent communication skills
* Competent decision making
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent organisation skills with experience of prioritising tasks.
* Strong level of numeracy / literacy
* Strong level of IT skills and use of Microsoft suite of packages
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person