Warehouse Supervisor £27-30k per annum + Benefits

Warehouse Supervisor

£28,000 – 30,000 per annum dependent on experience + Benefits

Leading Uk Manufacturing Company is currently looking to hire an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join its growing team.

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor will oversee two Warehouse Operatives and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the site warehouse facilities, both goods in and goods out. Providing assistance and execution of all stock transactions and movement of all raw materials / finished goods. Adhering to all company processes and procedures, including maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and health and safety practices. You will oversee day to day operations including unloading and loading deliveries and ensuring that delivery documentation is correct and signed off and where applicable goods are receipted into or booked out of our Warehouse Management System.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Motivate, coach, and develop your team members by setting, agreeing and reviewing individuals and department objectives, in line with business objectives.

· You will be responsible for the control of inventory and the accuracy of records kept.

Assist in all stock check activities, ensuring that accounting procedures are correctly executed during the counting operation.
Promoting FIFO operation within the warehouse environment.
To assist in ensuring that all stock transactions and movements are correctly administered using available stock control systems.
Escalate identified discrepancies in stock inaccuracies to direct line manager.
To assist in maintaining the integrity of all stock locations, with the emphasis on efficiency and accuracy, and ensure that all products are placed in their allocated storage locations, in a safe manner and in accordance with H&S requirements.
Perform regular housekeeping exercises to promote 5S, promote and use a ‘clean as you go’ system.
Maintain a high standard of security and health and safety, within the environment.
When required, operate an FLT and unloading / loading of deliveries and collections.
Take receipt of delivery notes and invoices, ensuring the information contained within it is factually correct and reflects the materials received / despatched, and sign documentation as the company representative issuing/ receiving the materials.
Striving to continually seek improvements within the warehouse area, particularly in relation to housekeeping (5S), Health and Safety and Food Safety.
·Plan and optimize warehouse layout and storage capacity to maximize space utilization.
Implement effective inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies, spoilage, and waste.
Generate reports on inventory status, stock movements, and warehouse productivity.
Collaborate with procurement and production teams to forecast inventory needs and plan for demand fluctuations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement system upgrades or automation solutions.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

· Minimum of 3 GCSE’s Grade A- C – or equivalent qualification.
· Previous warehouse experience in the food industry / experience in a similar role is essential
· Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
· Certificate in general H&S e.g. IOSH - Desirable
· Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
· Effective team player with strong Management skills.
· Proven track record of delivering performance improvements.
· Food safety qualification level 2 - essential.
· Knowledge and experience of external audits.
· FLT licence – Counterbalance
· Computer literate – Microsoft Office Packages and Sage