Job Description
My client, a global engineering business are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee their warehouse operations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management of warehouse activities and co-ordinate all operational tasks across a busy despatch operation.
Duties of the Warehouse Supervisor:
* Provide direction, instruction and guidance and manage day to day staff task allocation.
* Manage resource to ensure all areas are manned and equipped to meet business requirements.
* Gain an understanding of relevant departmental KPI’s and what they relate too.
* Ability to interpret data to support key functions and departmental improvements.
* Ensure all safety inspections are complete and manage risk assessments.
* Communicate clear instructions to team members.
* Ensure that the factory, warehouse and yard areas are clean & tidy.
* Maintain working practices & processes SOP/Skills matrix/Work instructions
* Carry out team member objective setting and individual 1-2-1 coaching and feedback sessions.
Experience & Qualifications of the Warehouse Supervisor:
* Ability or experience of leading a high performing multi-skilled team in a fast paced despatch department.
* Excellent customer service skills .
* Demonstrable problem solving ability.
* Experience of working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
* Sound understanding of operating and applying Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).
* Experience of using and implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) tools.
* Supervisory, management or team leader experience.
* Strong communication skills.
* Good organisational and time management skills.