Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Avonmouth
11 months ago
Applications closed

Join Our Team as a Night Warehouse Shift Supervisor!

Inpost/Menzies Distribution is on the hunt for a dynamic Night Warehouse Shift Supervisor to lead our dedicated team at our Avonmouth location in Bristol. If you're looking to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you!

The Details:

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Hours: 19:30 PM – 06:00 AM
Salary: £34,900 per annum
Location: Inpost/Menzies Distribution, Chittening Industrial Estate, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 0YB

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead with Purpose: Deliver on-the-job training to ensure your team is efficient, safe, and top-performing.
Drive Success: Plan, allocate, and manage resources based on volume forecasts, ensuring smooth operations and hitting those KPIs!
Champion Communication: Foster an open, supportive environment where communication thrives, and ideas flow freely.
Motivate & Inspire: Take ownership of your team’s growth! Coach, guide, and lead them to success through continuous improvement.
Quality & Efficiency: Strive for excellence—maintain top-tier quality while meeting productivity targets.
Safety First: Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, keeping the warehouse spotless and the team safe at all times.
Maximise Potential: Identify opportunities to improve, continuously motivating the team to hit customer deadlines and surpass productivity goals.

What You'll Need:

A Can-Do Attitude: Flexibility to work shifts and rise to the challenge during peak periods.
Physical Fitness: Ready to be on your feet, walking, and staying active during your shift.
Analytical Mind: Strong problem-solving skills with a sharp eye for detail.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to work seamlessly with diverse teams.
Forklift Licence: A Counterbalance FLT licence is a must.
Leadership Drive: Ability to thrive under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

Why Inpost/Menzies Distribution?

Competitive Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Exclusive Perks: Cycle2Work scheme and SPIRIT Awards—because hard work deserves recognition!
Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within and providing opportunities for growth.

Ready to Take the Leap? If you’re a motivated, detail-driven leader who’s passionate about building great teams and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! Apply now and make your mark at Inpost/Menzies Distribution.

INCLUSION:

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be their very best, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce

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