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Warehouse Supervisor
Woolstone, Milton Keynes
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
MK15, Woolstone, Milton Keynes
£31,000 - £32,000 GBP yearly
Distribution
We are recruiting an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a small warehouse team and take ownership of the day-to-day operation. This is a practical, hands-on position for someone who can motivate others while ensuring goods are received accurately and customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched efficiently and on time.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support a small warehouse team in a hands-on operational environment.
* Oversee goods-in, stock control, order fulfilment and dispatch.
* Support picking, packing and dispatch during busy periods, staff holidays and absence.
* Maintain an efficient warehouse layout, accurate stock locations and FIFO processes.
* Monitor warehouse performance and maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and productivity.
* Train and develop team members, ensuring company procedures and Health and Safety standards are followed.
* Conduct and support relevant risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
* Manage warehouse equipment, consumables and general site upkeep.
* Work closely with office-based teams to support excellent customer service and efficient courier and delivery operations.
* Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and overall operational performance.
* Take a proactive approach to resolving day-to-day operational issues.
About you
* Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Warehouse Operative.
* Organised, practical and comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on environment.
* A confident people manager who leads by example and is willing to get involved operationally.
* Computer literate, with good experience of stock management systems and warehouse administration.
* A strong communicator who can work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
* Experience operating forklift trucks. Reach and Counterbalance experience is preferred, although training can be provided where required.
* Proactive, dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and efficiency.
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the warehouse operation.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Apply
If you are an experienced warehouse professional ready to step into a hands-on leadership role, please apply with your up-to-date CV
Key responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support a small warehouse team in a hands-on operational environment.
* Oversee goods-in, stock control, order fulfilment and dispatch.
* Support picking, packing and dispatch during busy periods, staff holidays and absence.
* Maintain an efficient warehouse layout, accurate stock locations and FIFO processes.
* Monitor warehouse performance and maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and productivity.
* Train and develop team members, ensuring company procedures and Health and Safety standards are followed.
* Conduct and support relevant risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
* Manage warehouse equipment, consumables and general site upkeep.
* Work closely with office-based teams to support excellent customer service and efficient courier and delivery operations.
* Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and overall operational performance.
* Take a proactive approach to resolving day-to-day operational issues.
About you
* Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Warehouse Operative.
* Organised, practical and comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on environment.
* A confident people manager who leads by example and is willing to get involved operationally.
* Computer literate, with good experience of stock management systems and warehouse administration.
* A strong communicator who can work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
* Experience operating forklift trucks. Reach and Counterbalance experience is preferred, although training can be provided where required.
* Proactive, dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and efficiency.
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the warehouse operation.
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Apply
If you are an experienced warehouse professional ready to step into a hands-on leadership role, please apply with your up-to-date CV