Warehouse Supervisor

La Gesta; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Our Aylesford site has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: £37,925 per annum.

Working hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 7am-7pm.

The purpose of a Warehouse Supervisor is to lead a team ensuring good productivity, picking accuracy and the overall performance of the warehouse is achieved to meet customer and company service levels.

Key Duties Of a Warehouse Supervisor

1. To supervise the warehouse staff to ensure that warehouse disciplines are rigidly maintained.
2. To be responsible for the achievement of daily KPI's to ensure daily targets and despatch requirements are met.
3. Ensuring all operatives are trained in the warehouse discipline of picking and to arrange retraining where necessary.
4. Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are achieved and taking appropriate action where it is not found.
5. Ensure that the Company Health & Safety Rules are enforced in the warehouse, and any issues are reported in line with company procedures.
6. Identifying procedures and or systems used which could be improved to help minimise warehouse errors and maximise staff productivity.
7. To manage day to day team issues including holidays authorisation and arranging cover, timekeeping and absence monitoring, completion of daily time sheets.
8. To manage any performance issues with the team in liaison with the Warehouse Managers and HR.

Qualifications

1. Previous experience of operating in various positions within a warehouse, including operating MHE and managing people.
2. High level of attention to detail.
3. Strong team player as well as able to work on their own initiative.
4. In-depth knowledge of operating warehouse systems.
5. Good knowledge of health and safety.
6. PC Literate to a minimum of intermediate level in MS Office.
7. Effective Communicator who continuously demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
8. Excellent time management skills and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Benefits

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

1. Annual Leave 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
2. Pension scheme We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
3. Life Assurance - x3 your annual salary.
4. Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
5. Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
6. Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
7. Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!