Warehouse Supervisor

Sands

1 year ago

Applications closed

Warehouse Supervisor - PM shift
Monday - Friday
1pm - 10pm (40 hours)
GBP29,000 - GBP30,000 per annum
Permanent role

Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to work for our local well established, nationwide client. You will have proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor and be competent in the use of Warehouse Management Systems. The role reports into the Warehouse Management team, supervises and oversees the entire operations.

The main responsibilities of the Warehouse Supervisor are:
· Ensure Goods are receipted in a timely fashion and in accordance with internal best practice.
· Ensure all operations are conducted in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
· Maintain stock accuracy in line with the internal KPIs.
· Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and organisation.
· Identify and implement process improvements, efficiencies and optimisations.
· Ensure compliance with all site HSEQ rules and regulations.
· Conduct Return to Work meetings with direct reports as required and support the Management team with monthly 1-2-1 check ins.
· Encourage and motivate all direct reports to maximise engagement and productivity.
· Drive productivity by meeting KPIs.
· Maintain close communication with the Warehouse Management team and provide regular reports and operational updates.
· Deliver unrivalled customer service levels ensuring all issues are investigated with corrective actions and improvements identified.
· Supervise and support the Fittings Warehouse when required, ensuring the pick, pack and despatch operation is completed in its entirety and in accordance with internal procedures.

The key requirements of the Warehouse Supervisor include:
· A proven track record as a Warehouse Supervisor is essential.
· Competent in the use of Warehouse Management Systems - experience of Sage 200 would be advantageous.
· Exceptional people person who can engage with the team, motivate, and inspire.
· Culturally aware the successful candidate would need to demonstrate that they are aligned to company values.
· Proactive self-starter who can work on their own initiative.
· Persuasive operator with excellent influencing skills.
· An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop, maintain and exploit strong internal and excellent external relationships at all levels.
· Experience of 5S methodologies advantageous.
· FLT an advantage

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