Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Sandbach
Salary: GBP32,000 - GBP35,000
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00
The Role
Reporting to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, you will manage the overall performance of the warehouse operations and will work in collaboration with the business's external production facility. This is all B2B distribution and is a hands-on role.
Main Responsibilities
* Plan, implement, manage and control all areas of the warehouse operations and the supervision of the staff within it.
* Responsibility for the operational warehouse space.
* Receive stock loads from the production site and manage the pick operation and outbound for 3PL haulers.
* Store and manage inventory, aligned to the local ERPS, keeping costs down and ensuring availability of inventory for order.
* Manage objectives and KPIs with the team.
* Execute the vision for the site by working closely with the management team, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
* Manage all assets and activities within the scope of the warehouse operation through clearly communicated processes, robust SOPs, and KPIs to achieve contractual requirements to meet customer needs.
* Measure and review shift warehouse performance aligned to company KPIs and implement appropriate actions for continuous improvement.
* Enforce health and safety standards and security procedures.
* Manage staff, build teams, train employees, and monitor warehouse performance.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and standards, including QSHE, policies and procedures, and statutory legislation.
* Hold regular meetings with the team, drive enthusiasm and standards through the warehouse, encourage feedback, and collectively focus on CI methodology.
* Focus on the continual development of current staff members.
* Recruit new members to expand the developing team.
The Candidate
* Experience of operating at Warehouse Shift Manager Level.
* A strong background in fast-moving logistics with experience of managing a warehouse operation.
* Thorough understanding of budgets, their formulation and management.
* Clear evidence of ability to translate strategy into effective action through leadership and team building.
* Excellent PC skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
* Good understanding of WMS/ERP systems.
* In-depth knowledge of health and safety at work.
* Understanding and implementation of CI.
* Understanding of Lean methodologies.
* CB License (essential).
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