Warehouse Supervisor; Manufacturing​/Stores

Position: Warehouse Supervisor (Manufacturing / Stores)
Location: Farnworth

Job Title:

Warehouse Supervisor (Manufacturing / Stores)

Location:

Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AN

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours:

38 hours per week - Mon to Thurs 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50

Based in Greater Manchester, Heatrod Elements are the UK's leading manufacturer of heating elements and associated process heating equipment required for industrial heating applications.

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse and stores within a manufacturing environment. This includes supervising staff, managing inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels, maintaining safety standards, and supporting efficient material flow to meet production and customer requirements. As part of a small team this is a hands on role so there will be some heavy lifting/carrying involved.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision & Team Management

Lead, supervise, and motivate warehouse operatives and store personnel
Allocate tasks and monitor performance to ensure productivity targets are met
Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback

Inventory & Stock Control

Working with the Materials Manager manage inventory levels, stock accuracy, and cycle counts
Ensure proper storage, labelling, and handling of materials
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies

Receiving & Dispatch

Oversee goods-in and goods-out processes
Ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials
Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams

Operational Efficiency

Optimise warehouse layout and processes for efficiency
Maintain accurate records using ERP/WMS systems
Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, picking rates, and inventory turnover

Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforce health and safety policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with company standards and legal regulations
Conduct safety checks, risk assessments, and incident reporting

Equipment & Facilities

Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts)
Report and manage maintenance issues

About you:

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a warehouse or stores supervisory role (ideally within manufacturing)
Strong knowledge of inventory management and warehouse processes

Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems
Good leadership and team management skills
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse operations (desirable)
Forklift licence (preferred, depending on requirements)
Health & Safety certification (e.g., IOSH/NEBOSH - preferred)
Key Attributes

Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Proactive and results-driven approach
Strong decision-making skills

What we can offer you:

25 days (plus bank holidays) holiday increasing with length of service
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral scheme
Cash Health Plan
Staff social events through the year

No agencies.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of;
Senior Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Assistant Manager, Warehouse Coordinator, Senior Process Operative, Processing, Senior Line Operative, Forklift Licence, FLT Driver, Senior Distribution Assistant, Logistics Co-ordinator, Logistics Operative, Distribution Team Leader will also be considered for this role