Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Overview

Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
Location: Great Yarmouth
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Full time

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor to lead and coordinate warehouse, stores, goods in/goods out, logistics and division operations within a fast moving manufacturing environment. You will drive stock accuracy, efficient material flow and safe, high performing operations, while providing day to day leadership to the onsite teams.

This is a hands on supervisory role requiring strong communication, organisation and leadership skills, with the ability to improve processes, maintain compliance and support production demands.

• Lead and support warehouse, logistics, dispatch teams
• Plan daily workload and allocate labour effectively
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, accuracy and compliance
• Oversee stock accuracy and ensure alignment with Sage system records
• Manage requisitions, stock returns and associated documentation
• Ensure efficient picking, kitting processes and stores layout
• Identify excess or slow moving stock and support inventory control
• Oversee all goods in and despatch activities
• Check, book in and process incoming goods
• Ensure materials are stored correctly and managed using FIFO
• Ensure orders are picked, packed and despatched on time
• Manage transport, delivery documentation and packaging material availability
• Maintain safe, organised yard areas, including waste and pallet control
• Communicate effectively with Production, Procurement and other departments

Essential

• Experience in warehousing, stores or logistics within a manufacturing environment
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a busy operational workload
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and literacy skills
• Experience using ERP or warehouse systems (Sage desirable)
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Proactive, improvement focused approach

• Forklift operation essential (licence desirable; training can be provided)
• Full UK driving licence

At Hales Group, we treat candidates as our customers. Our experienced consultants, based in Lowestoft for many years, are committed to finding the right job solution for you. We re here to support your career journey every step of the way.

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