Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Overview

I'm currently supporting a growing IT Lifecycle and Circular Economy organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee its warehouse and operational functions.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of warehouse operations while driving continuous improvement, maintaining high health & safety standards, and supporting operational performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing warehouse processes, managing stock flow, leading a team, and ensuring customer requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day warehouse and operational activities to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Support warehouse administration, data management and operational processes across multiple departments.
Ensure Health & Safety, hygiene and security standards are maintained at all times.
Manage stock control processes and maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
Lead, coach and motivate warehouse staff, setting performance expectations and monitoring KPIs.
Conduct staff reviews and support day-to-day people management activities.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve operational objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and overall performance.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of two years' experience in a Warehouse Supervisor or similar leadership position.
Experience working within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or operational environment.
A strong understanding of Health & Safety, ideally supported by an IOSH qualification or equivalent.
Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse administration processes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including methodologies such as Lean, 5S, Kaizen or Six Sigma.
Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
Experience managing stock accuracy, inventory control and cycle counting.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within an ITAD, manufacturing or warehouse operation.
Experience designing warehouse layouts or improving operational process flow.
Additional Health & Safety qualifications.

Package

Full-time, permanent position.
Monday to Friday.
42-hour working week.
32 days annual leave (including public holidays).
Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
Performance-related bonus.
Contributory pension scheme.
On-site parking