Shift supervisor, Management

As a Shift Supervisor
, you will oversee the shift operation and work alongside the Shift manager to monitor picking rates, control shortfall and picking errors and provide coaching to ensure service levels are achieved to hit distribution greatness.

Ideally, you will need to come from a warehouse/distribution background, solid experience of supervising both permanent & temporary workforce.

• Manage a team of warehouse operatives to ensure their daily tasks are completed meeting the daily OTIF KPI.
• Plan and execute the day‑to‑day operational activities ensuring that picks, packs and despatches for distribution are managed effectively.
• Coach, motivate and develop your team to achieve objectives and comply with Company policies and procedures, addressing any shortfalls in performance.
• Practice and use lean principles to improve processes and remove non‑value‑added tasks & processes.
• To facilitate effective communication, across the shift through regular feedback and ensuring team briefs are conducted which ensure all colleagues are informed of site changes and have up to date business information.
• Ensure site security measures are enforced with staff and housekeeping standards, are met and maintained in line with Health & Safety and Quality Standards, taking prompt and appropriate action if any issues are identified.

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as an Shift Supervisor colleague include:

• COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives
• TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions

• Previous experience of leading a team delivering against a targeted productivity, within a warehouse environment that includes pick and pack, order consolidation and bulk dispatch.
• Experience of working in an evolving environment where no two days are the same.
• Ability to define performance measures, analyse data to improve operation and reduce costs.
• Experience of working in a service‐led, time‑critical environment where quality and productivity are equal.
• Be capable of explaining and justifying points of view, discussing options objectively, and handling difficult discussions with clarity and professionalism.
• Health & Safety awareness and understanding, and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Demonstrative experience of working in an IT‑led process environment.

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high‑performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.

Are you a motivated individual with strong leadership skills? Do you have the ability to inspire and lead a team by example?

We have a opening within our Aylesbury Distribution Centre for a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to join the AM Shift working, Monday to Friday 05:30 - 14:00.

Rexel UK is a global leader in the distribution of electrical and energy‑efficient products and services. Our mission is to deliver smart electrical solutions that enhance the comfort, safety, and security of homes, businesses, and industries.

• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one
• Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education