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Warehouse Supervisor

Sunderland
Full-time
On-site
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Distribution
The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

* Employer Contribution Company Pension

* Life Insurance

* Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks

* Employee Benefits Platform

* Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

* Competitive Basic Salary

* The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and state of the art manufacturing business

Mtrec’s new client opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing business.

In this role, you will oversee all warehouse operations during your shift, ensuring the smooth flow of goods-in, dispatch, stock movement, and storage.

You will play a key part in maintaining high operational standards, meeting customer expectations, and supporting continuous improvement across the team.

This role will be working a 3-shift pattern, Early’s, Backs and Nights

Apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

* Oversee all warehouse activities during your shift, ensuring the efficient flow of goods-in, dispatch, stock movement, and storage.

* Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate picking, receiving, and dispatching of goods.

* Ensure all warehouse processes are followed safely and effectively, including Health & Safety, 5S, SOPs, and relevant compliance standards.

* Conduct daily warehouse inspections and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

* Manage stock rotation, perform regular stock counts, and support overall inventory accuracy.

* Allocate and manage forklifts and pallet trucks to maintain full operational capacity.

* Coordinate with production, planning, technical, and transport teams to maintain workflow and resolve operational issues promptly.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team participation in finding safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working.

* Lead, support, and motivate a team of warehouse and production operatives to work safely and efficiently.

* Foster a high-performing team culture with clear expectations and positive reinforcement.

* Promote inclusion, respect, and employee well-being across the team.

* Manage team-related activities such as resource planning, holiday approvals, absence management, and performance reviews.

* Escalate disciplinary and grievance matters in line with company policies.

* Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

About you:

* Experience in a warehouse supervisory role is essential.

* Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, goods-in/out processes, and FLT management.

* Confident people leader with the ability to coach, motivate and support others.

* Positive, strong mindset with the ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.

* FLT Counterbalance licence (essential).

* Comfortable working in a busy, multicultural environment and promoting a respectful team culture.

* Good IT literacy (Excel, warehouse systems) and the ability to maintain accurate records