Warehouse Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR - AFTERNOON SHIFT

Location:

Kettering
Type of Role:
Contract - ongoing
Shift Pattern: 14:00 - 22:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and Bank Holidays
Salary: £19.92 per hour + 15% shift allowance for all hours worked after 19:00 (£22.91 per hour)

About the Company
Our client is a leading railway infrastructure company dedicated to excellence within the rail industry. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will assist the Warehouse Manager in leading a team to efficiently manage material deliveries and receipts, ensuring alignment with customer service objectives and adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Lead a proficient team of warehouse operatives to meet operational demands, customer expectations, and achieve digital KPI targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to depots and both UK and overseas repairers in line with production schedules.
• Oversee the training and development of new warehouse operatives within your area of responsibility, providing ongoing support as required.

• Ensure all team members are trained, competent, and consistently work safely.
• Maintain all vehicles, machinery, and equipment to ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.
• Promote strict adherence to operational standards and policies, particularly Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Manage workflows, processes, and equipment to consistently meet or exceed performance targets.

• Support the design and fit-out of a new purpose-built warehouse tailored to operational needs.
• Ensure all staff understand and comply with operational changes through regular briefings.
• Assist with transport planning and stock transfers, ensuring inventory accuracy in accordance with the warehouse management plan.

• Coordinate the deployment of personnel, processes, materials, and equipment to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate inventories within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure all stock movements and transactions are precisely recorded.
• Organise and participate in regular stock takes.

• Proven experience supervising warehouse operations in a similar role is essential.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Financial and budgetary awareness.
• Experience in managing and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) with a valid FLT licence.
• Relevant warehouse or people management qualifications are advantageous.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to support and collaborate with teams to overcome challenges and add value.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and coach staff.
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH) or working towards one is desirable.
• Experience with SAP or similar Warehouse Management Systems is advantageous.
• Experience working within a cross-cultural environment is beneficial.