Warehouse Supervisor in Saltley, City and Borough of Birmingham

Saltley, Birmingham (B8)
Logistics | Pallet Network | Night Operations
Monday–Friday | 11:00pm–8:00am / 12:00am–9:00am
 

We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join our busy and fast-paced logistics operation in Saltley, Birmingham.

Working within a pallet network environment, you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of the night operation, leading a team and ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who is ready to step up, take ownership and develop towards a Warehouse Manager position.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Lead and supervise the night shift warehouse operation, including inbound, outbound and trunk movements.
• Manage, motivate and support the warehouse team to achieve operational and service targets.
• Ensure palletised freight is loaded, unloaded, scanned and handled accurately.
• Allocate people and resources effectively to meet changing operational demands and deadlines.
• Monitor freight quality and deal with damage, labelling and loading issues.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and operational compliance.
• Oversee the safe and efficient use of FLT and warehouse equipment.
• Monitor key warehouse KPIs, including productivity, loading accuracy and damage rates.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth and efficient vehicle movements.
• Support training, performance management and team development.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the warehouse operation.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records, paperwork and operational reports.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a hands-on, motivated logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in your career.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory role within logistics.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a small team.
• FLT Counterbalance licence.
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to make decisions and solve problems.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a pallet network environment.
• Experience managing night-shift warehouse operations.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake additional training, including vehicle shunting.

Your opportunity to progress:

This isn’t simply a warehouse supervisor role. We’re looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in logistics and has the ambition to progress into a Warehouse Manager position.

If you’re an experienced warehouse professional, a confident team leader and someone who thrives in a busy pallet network environment, we’d like to hear from you.