Warehouse Supervisor

Smart10 Ltd; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Smart10 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Supervisor for our client based in Hertfordshire.

• Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Position: Permanent
• Working Hours: Between 06:30 – 16:30, potentially finishing at 17:30

Job Description:

The Role will require an experienced supervisor to oversee the warehouse activities and daily operations. Our client is looking for a motivated individual who can use their own initiative. The Warehouse Supervisor role requires taking overall responsibility for the storage, stock, assembly, distribution, and workload in the warehouse. The role will also include maintaining and managing stock onsite and liaising with external partners and companies, ensuring core stock is available for next day delivery.

Our client is an SME business with a small core warehouse team that embraces their values and family feel. The right candidate will be collaborative with strong communication skills and an even stronger work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for both internal and external queries regarding distribution, manufacturing, and stock.
• Manage workflow in the warehouse and assign duties to different warehouse operatives.
• Manage ordering, receiving, storing, and dispatch of all products.
• Manage absence/holiday requests to ensure operational coverage and ensure everyone takes their annual leave.
• Monitor sickness and absences that have not been approved.
• Control asset tracker and COSHH data.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness – daily clean, tidy, forecourt/yard, skip change, signage, allocated locations.
• Participate and manage full stock take process (usually carried out outside of normal working hours).
• Comply with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Carry out daily warehouse briefing.
• Represent the warehouse in daily morning meetings with other departments and teams in the business.
• Minimise waste and ensure cost-effective working and environment.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and colleagues.
• Manage team performance, monitor it, and hold regular 1-2-1s with warehouse operatives as well as team meetings.
• Perform general maintenance and basic handyperson tasks, including dealing with company tools and machinery.
• Uphold company values!

Role Requirements:

• Problem-solving / solution-focused.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Successful experience in leading, training, and developing a team.
• Able to build key relationships.
• Must hold a UK Driving Licence.
• Able to cover early and late shifts when needed.
• Forklift Counterbalance Licence.
• Understanding of risk & Methods Statements of COSHH.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety within a Warehouse Environment.
• Positive, proactive, and punctual.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good numerical and commercial skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• Experience with remote warehouse location management.
• A qualification in Procurement or People/Stock Management.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension.
• Progression Opportunities.
• Christmas Shut Down.
• Family environment.

If you’re looking to kick start your career within a Warehouse surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues, please apply for this position or call Shona from Smart10 on 01707 242962!

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, acting as an employment agency/business. We will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.