Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Bedford

Salary: £31k - £35k

Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Bupa Healthcare
• Onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Overtime available at time and a half
• Opportunities for career progression with a growing company
• Join a dynamic, supportive team within a strong, expanding business

Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior staff member on the shop floor, understanding customer requirements and driving business improvements.
• Assist managers and supervisors, helping to train, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ensure all staff operate within current legislation and maintain a safe working environment.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on operational performance.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure health and safety management best practices are applied.
• Monitor and manage staff productivity, accuracy, and performance, taking action as required.
• Support stock management and ensure operational activities such as intake, picking, packing, and dispatch are carried out accurately and timely.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support personal development across contracts, focusing on job descriptions and competency skills matrix.
• Cover for the Contract Manager during specified periods, including holidays and sickness.
• Ensure compliance with ISO-accredited standards and environmental policies.

Warehouse Supervisor Personal Attributes:

• Experienced in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse operations.
• Significant people management experience, ideally at a supervisor level within a supply chain environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to improving service quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.
• A positive attitude towards customer service and a commitment to safety.
• Full clean driving license.
• MHE certifications (Desirable): Pivot Steer, Counterbalance, PPT.

If you're interested in this Warehouse Supervisor position, please apply today!