Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Upminster

Warehouse Supervisor (Permanent)

Position:
Warehouse Supervisor
Type:
Permanent
Experience

Required:

Minimum 5 years

Location:

TILBURY, ESSEX
Salary: £37,000

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager

Overview Warehouse Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day operations within our fast paced fulfilment warehouse. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience within logistics and warehouse environments, with strong knowledge of Health & Safety, transportation, inventory management, and end‑to‑end fulfilment operations.

This is a hands‑on role requiring excellent leadership, organisational and problem solving skills, ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, and compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities - Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse & Fulfilment Operations

Oversee daily warehouse activities, including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
Daily meeting with warehouse team to communicate workload, assign tasks and communicate any business updates.
Monitor workflow to ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and within required time frames.
Maintain high standards of stock accuracy through regular stock checks and cycle counting.
Ensure all warehouse equipment (PPTs, forklifts, scanners) is used safely and maintained correctly.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Logistics & Transportation

Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries, ensuring timely and cost effective transportation.
Liaise with transport partners, drivers, and courier services to resolve delivery issues.
Monitor transport schedules to maintain optimal delivery performance.

Health & Safety Compliance

Ensure strict compliance with H&S regulations, company policies, and warehouse safety standards.
Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident reporting.
Train team members on safe working procedures and manual handling.

Team Leadership

Supervise and support warehouse operatives, leading by example on productivity and accuracy.
Plan labour allocation to meet operational needs during peak and off‑peak periods.
Provide coaching, performance management, and team development.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse or logistics supervisory role.
Strong working knowledge of fulfilment warehouse operations.
Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation in warehouse environments.
Experience managing logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities.
Strong IT literacy (WMS, MS Office, scanners, inventory systems).Desirable

Experience working in a high‑volume ecommerce or 3PL environment.
Knowledge of lean processes or continuous improvement practices.

For more details regarding this role, PLEASE firstly register online with (url removed) and call the HRGO East London & Essex office (phone number removed)