Warehouse Supervisor
D R Newitt & Associates
Job Title: Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Location: Somerset
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation.
This role acts as the number two in the warehouse, combining hands-on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations
- Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch
- Manage goods-in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information
- Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport
- Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch
- Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift
- Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes
- Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development
- Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance
- Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment (supervisory experience desirable)
- Forklift licence required
- Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Benefits
- Living Wage Employer
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discounts on food products
- Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting
- Regular company events
- Free on-site parking
About You
You are a hands-on warehouse professional who leads by example. Organised, safety-conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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