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 €***** per hour
Expected hours: ******* per week
Work Location: In person